1 tbsp. olive oil (or cooking oil)
1 sm. green pepper, chopped
1 med. stalk celery, sliced thin
1 sm. yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 c. long-grain rice (instant)
1 can tomatoes, chopped with juice
1 c. chicken broth
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. ground allspice, cloves and cayenne pepper
2 c. cooked chicken, turkey, summer sausage or beef

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the green pepper, celery, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.

Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally about 3 minutes longer or until rice is golden. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes. Add the meat and simmer 5 minutes longer or until the rice is tender. Serves 4.