Cajun-spiced Dirty Rice

1 t. olive oil
1 minced onion
1 minced celeryrib
1 minced green pepper
4 cloves minced garlic
8 oz. finely chopped mushrooms
2 t. Cajun spice blend
1 c. quick-cooking brown rice
1  15 oz. can red bean, rinsed and drained
2 c. vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375ºF.  Lightly oil a 3 quart baking dish and set it aside.  Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and then add onion, celery, and green peppers.  Cover and cook about 5 minutes.  Add garlic, mushroom and Cajun spice.  Stir and cook for about 2 minutes.  Put mixture into the 3 quart baking dish, then add the rice, beans, broth, salt and pepper.  Cover and bake in the oven until the rice is tender, about 50 minutes.

Non vegans can add sausage to it, if they want.