Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. oil (olive preferred)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 Tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 3 c. tomato broth (liquid from canned tomatoes or diluted tomato juice)
  • 2 large artichokes or 1 (14 oz.) can
  • 1 c. green peas
  • 1 pimiento, cut in strips
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. uncooked long grain brown rice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. saffron (optional)
  • 2 c. cooked kidney beans or chickpeas

Method

  • Heat oil and saute onion, garlic, pepper and rice for about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, salt and saffron.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.