Cajun-style Rice

== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups fat-free vegetable stock
* 1 cup quick-cooking rice
* 2 tbsp olive oil, or more as needed
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cubed
* 1 cup cubed celery
* 5 oz vegan bacon, diced
* 9 oz vegan meatballs
* Cajun or Creole seasoning mixture to taste
* hot pepper sauce to taste
* salt and ground black pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Place stock in large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
# Add rice, reduce heat to low and cook according to package directions.
# Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat, and sauté onion, peppers and celery for 7 to 10 minutes, or until wilted, fragrant and slightly golden.
# Remove from skillet, and set aside.
# With oil remaining in skillet, cook "bacon" and "meatballs", adding more oil as needed.
# Sauté 5 or 6 minutes, and remove from heat.
# When rice is cooked and all liquid absorbed, add vegetables, bacon, meatballs, Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper to rice, stirring until well combined.
# Continue to cook 5 minutes more, and serve.
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