Ingredients

2 tablespoons grape seed oil or extra-virgin olive oil 

1 small red chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 

1 cup long grain white rice 

1 pinch saffron threads 

1/2 pound vegetarian sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices 

1 cup diced large tomato 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

2 bay leaves 

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add chile and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute. Stir in broth, rice, saffron, sausage, tomato, salt and bay leaves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.