Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      medium        yellow onion -- chopped
   1      medium        green pepper -- chopped
   1      bunch         scallions -- chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- crushed
     1/2  pound         fresh mushrooms -- cleaned & sliced
  15      ounces        low-sodium stewed tomatoes -- up to 16
     1/4  cup           chopped green chilies
   1      teaspoon      chili powder
   1      teaspoon      cajun spice mix
     1/4  cup           chopped fresh cilantro -- or parsley
   1      dash          or two tabasco sauce
   4      cups          cooked brown rice

Preparation:

Saute the onion, green pepper, scallions, garlic, and mushrooms in a small amount of water for 5 to 10 minutes. add the remaining ingredients (except for the rice) and mix well. Stir in the cooked rice, heat through, and serve. To make your own Cajun spice mix; Combine 3 tablespoons paprika, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons ground white pepper, 2 teaspoons cayenne, 1 teaspoon ground dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground dried thyme, and .5 teaspoon celery seed. mix together and store in a tightly covered container. makes about 1/3 cup.