MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Dirty Rice w/Mushrooms Categories: Rice, Mushrooms, Vegetables, Herbs Yield: 4 servings 1/4 c Neutral oil 1/2 c Fine chopped yellow onion 1/2 c Fine chopped celery 1/2 c Fine chopped bell pepper Salt & black pepper 8 oz Cremini mushrooms; trimmed, - fine chopped 1 tb Minced garlic 2 c Long-grain white rice 2 ts Cajun seasoning 3 c Store-bought or homemade - mushroom broth 15 oz Can black-eyed peas; rinsed, - drained 1/2 c Thin sliced scallions; more - for garnish Hot sauce; for serving In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add onion, celery and bell pepper, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and their liquid is absorbed, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Add rice, Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir until well blended, then add broth, scraping bottom of pot to remove any browned bits. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Scatter black-eyed peas on top in an even layer, cover and cook 3 minutes longer. Turn off heat. Add scallions to the pot, and fluff rice with a fork. Divide among bowls and garnish with more scallions. Serve with hot sauce. Recipe by Kay Chun RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen MMMMM