Paella Rice

Ingredients

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

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