Paella Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cup long-grain brown rice or arborio rice
• 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 6 cloves caramelized garlic
• 1 tsp paprika
• 4 cups hot chicken broth
• 1 tsp Tabasco
• ½ tsp saffron threads, or
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• ½ cup green peas, fresh or frozen
• ¼ cup sliced green or black olives
• 2 green onions or scallions , chopped
• 1 lb grilled chicken, seafood, or turkey burgers

Directions

1. Preheat a paella or large sauté pan with a tight-fitting cover.
2. Heat the olive oil in the pan, then add the rice, pepper, tomato, garlic, and paprika.
3. Stirring constantly, cook for 2 minutes, or until the rice is lightly toasted.
4. Add the broth, Tabasco, and saffron or turmeric and bring to a boil, then low the heat.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add the chickpeas, green peas, , and green onions or scallions, and cook until the rice is tender-about 5 minutes.
7. Add the chicken, seafood, or grilled turkey burgers, if desired.
8. Remove from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes before serving.