I'd love to share it @jaymorebeet! Thanks for reading!!!


**Ingredients**

1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, finely minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small green and 1 small red bell pepper,(seeds and stem removed) diced
3 large stalks celery, finely chopped
1 small bunch radishes, finely chopped with stems removed
1 pound Chorizo sausage, cut into slices
1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
2 cups chicken or beef stock
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (recipe follows)
salt & pepper
**Cajun Seasoning Mix:**
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil
4 bay leaves
**Instructions**

1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a small pot and add brown rice. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, checking every 5, until most of the water is absorbed then remove from heat and set aside.
2. While rice cooks, add butter to a large skillet with lid and place over medium high heat. Add garlic, jalapeño, onion, bell peppers, celery, and radishes to pan and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until celery and radishes are softened. Scoot veggies to the sides of pan and add Chorizo. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Reduce heat to medium low and add stock, brown rice, black beans, and Cajun seasoning to pan and cover. Stir occasionally and cook covered for 20 to 25 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
3. If making the Cajun seasoning, blend all ingredients together in blender or food processor until loose and powdery.

**Notes**
You can replace the Chorizo in this recipe with Andouille sausage or any preferred sausage.