Rice and Tomato Meal in a Pot

Great comfort food. Mild flavors and it's simple to make. This is also a very versatile dish. Serve with a salad and warm bread.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  cups brown rice (or 1 cup brown with 1 cup white)
• 2 3⁄4 cups chicken broth or 2 3⁄4 cups vegetable broth
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 1  small onions, minced or 1  teaspoon  onion flakes
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 3  stalks celery, minced
• 1 (12 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can  beans, with liquid (kidney, pinto, your choice)
•  salt, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup  cooked chicken, diced (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 cups broccoli (optional) or 1 1⁄2 cups spinach (optional) or 1 1⁄2 cups zucchini, cut into small pieces (optional)
• 1⁄3 cup fresh herb, like parsley, oregano, peppercorns, etc (optional)

Directions

1. Wash rice; drain water.
2. Combine all ingredients in rice cooker; steam.
3. Toss rice before serving.