MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Dirty Brown Rice Categories: Rice, Vegetables, Poultry, Herbs, Chilies Yield: 6 Servings 1 1/2 c Long-grain brown rice 3 c Chicken broth 1 tb Oil 10 oz Minced chicken gizzards -OR- 10 oz Andouille sausace; - cooked, crumbled 1 1/2 c Yellow onion; chopped 1 1/4 c Celery; chopped 1 c Bell pepper; chopped 1 c Red bell pepper; chopped 2 cl Garlic; minced 2 ts Fresh thyme leaves; chopped 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper; or more 1/4 ts Salt; more to taste Bring rice and broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer at the lowest bubble until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 50 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. While the rice is standing, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add meat and cook, stirring, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion, celery, green and red bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes more. Stir in thyme, cayenne to taste and salt. Stir the meat into the rice and serve. RECIPE FROM: http://www.eatingwell.com (adapted) Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen MMMMM