Paella Wannabe Recipe

• 1 bag quick cook brown rice
• 1 small red bell pepper, cut into short strips
• 1 medium banana or green pepper, cut into short strips
• 1/2 large Vidalia onion, coarse chopped
• 1/2 medium zucchini, sliced round and quartered
• 1 can (4 oz.) green chilis
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 4 Veggie sausage patties, diced (we use Morningstar Farms)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon saffron strands

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