Jollof Rice - MA SNAP-ED

Ingredients

• 2 pounds cooked meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (use chicken, bacon, shrimp, or smoked pork)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, yellow (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup green peppers (finely chopped)
• ground ginger (1/2 teaspoon, optional)
• 1 can whole tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
• 2 cans tomato paste (6 ounces each) (no salt added)
• 8 cups water (2 quarts)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 cups white rice
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium
• 2 1/2 cups water