Country Rice Salad

1/4 cup olive oil 10-oz pkg frozen peas, thawed & drained
9 green onions, sliced 1/4" 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp paprika 3 1/2-oz pkg sliced pepperoni
1/2 tsp cumin 1 red pepper, cut into 1/4" strips
2 cups rice 1 green pepper, cut into 1/4" strips
2 (14 1/2-oz) cans chicken broth
12-oz can SPAM, cut into 2x1/4" strips

In 3-quart saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add green onions; cook over
medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Add paprika and
cumin; stir to blend. Add rice, coating grains with oil. Add chicken stock;
stir to combine. Cook over low heat until rice is tender and all liquid is
absorbed (20 to 30 minutes). Meanwhile, in skillet cook SPAM over medium
heat, turning occasionally, until SPAM is heated through (4 to 5 minutes).
Add peas and chopped parsley to rice mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients
or arrange ingredients on salad. Serve at room temperature. Yield: 6
servings.


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