vegetarian red beans and rice

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 medium carrot, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

2 cans red or kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

½ cup coconut milk (optional)

2–3 cups vegetable broth

2 bay leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tbsp lime juice or apple cider vinegar

Cooked white rice, for serving

Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish