Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup brown rice
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
• salt and pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra to garnish)
• 3/8 cup cashews

Instructions

1. Heat half the oil in a large, heavy-bottom pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add half the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes; then add the rice and stir for 1 minute, or until the grains are thoroughly coated with the oil.

2. Add the stock and a pinch of the salt and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.

3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a heavy-bottom skillet. Add the red bell pepper and celery and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and the remaining garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes.

4. Stir the rice into the skillet. Add the beans, parsley and cashews. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until hot. Transfer to a warmed serving dish, sprinkle with extra parsley and serve at once.