Vegan Hoppin' John

my Vegan Hoppin' John recipe
A new year's recipe to bring good luck.

Ingredients:
2 C. brown rice
1 C. black eyed peas
15 gm of garlic, 4 stalks of celery, 1 medium yellow or white onion
2 T of paprika, 2 t of thyme, Tabasco to taste, a dash of Liquid smoke, a half cup of white wine or vegetable broth
bell peppers, raisins, fresh tomatoes, parsley or cilantro if desired

Pressure cook for 15 minutes:
2 cups of brown rice with 1 cup of black eyed peas, 5 cups of water, a dash of salt

Chop up 15 gm of garlic, 4 stalks of celery, 1 medium yellow or white onion and about 15 minutes after mutilating the garlic, saute everything for 6-8 minutes in 2 Tb of oil or til the veggies are soft
add 2 T of paprika, 2 t of thyme, Tabasco to taste, a dash of Liquid smoke, a half cup of white wine or vegetable broth, let it simmer a bit .   then add the black eyed peas and rice
top with parsley  or cilantro if desired.
For some real fun add red pepper flakes.  and raisins.  Bell peppers of any color or ilk always like this party--saute with the garlic celery & onions.
Fresh tomatoes on top finish the dish nicely, if desired.