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, olives, 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.