Jollof

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bonnet pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon curry powder
1-1/2 cup long grain rice, presoaked
1 carrot, sliced
1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
vegetable stock
1/2 cup tomato puree
1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup peas
vegan chicken pieces
salt, to taste

Cook onion, garlic, and pepper in the oil. Add the cajun seasoning and curry powder and stir until aromatic. Add the rice, carrot, green beans, stock, tomato, paprika, and thyme. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and fluffy, adding the red bell pepper halfway through. Add the peas and chicken pieces and season with salt.