"Dirty" rice (Large)

Ingredients

• 190 g Brown rice
• 500 ml Home made vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic, chopped
• 1 pcs Celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 pcs Eggplant, finely diced
• 1 pcs Tomato, finely chopped
• 1 pcs Green bell pepper, diced
• 1 pcs Onion, diced
• 1 tsp Sweet red paprika powder
• 1/4 tsp Parsley, fresh, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried, crushed

Method

1. Pour the 1 1/2 cups stock into a large saucepan.
2. Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
3. Add rice and stir.
4. Cover and reduce heat to low.
5. Simmer for 30 minutes.
6. In a meantime, heat oil in a skillet.
7. Add the garlic, onion, and eggplant. and cook for 7-8 minutes.
8. Add the celery, green bell pepper, tomato, paprika, and thyme.
9. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes longer.
10. Stir in the cooked rice and reserved stock.
11. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes.
12. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
13. Remove from the heat and serve warm.