Hoppin' Johns Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked brown rice ((use leftover or cook ahead of time))
• 4 to 6 green onions
• 2 tablespoons butter (or high-heat cooking oil)
• 2 stalks celery ((about 1 cup chopped))
• 1 medium red bell pepper ((optional))
• 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen black-eyed peas (or 3 cups fresh)
• 1 cup broth (or water)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce ((Tabasco recommended))
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter ((optional))
• 1 green onion