Paella (serves 6-8)

Ingredients

• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 fresh, ripe tomatoes, chunked
• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 3½ cups water
• 3 tbsp paprika
• 1½ tsp salt or to taste
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
• 1¼ cups water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
• 1 (4 oz.) jar sliced pimentos

Method

1. In a large skillet, sauté the onions and green pepper in olive oil for 10 min.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, water, paprika, salt and pepper.
3. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and steam for 30 min. without stirring.
4. Add the peas, stirring once lightly.
5. Cover and continue to steam an additional 20 min.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in the artichoke hearts and pimentos.
7. Cover, let rest for 10 - 15 min. before serving, to absorb any excess liquid.