Dirty Rice

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup long grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat with the olive oil, onion and celery. Sweat the onions and celery until tender, then add the garlic.
2. Add the rice, broth, paprika, cumin, oregano and thyme and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
3. Fluff rice with a fork and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes 4 servings