Vegan Jambalaya

Name: Vegan Jambalaya
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 onion (chopped); 2 cloves of garlic (minced); 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped); 1/2 green bell pepper (chopped); 1 carrot (peeled and chopped); 1 14-ounce can of crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 1/8 tsp cayenne powder; 1 cup uncooked rice (I used short grain white rice); 3 cups water or vegetable stock; 1 cup canned or cooked chickpeas; 1 cup canned or cooked kidney beans; Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)