Paella - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.