Have all meal preparations done before starting to sauté the scallopine as it only takes a few minutes.
Add the rice until lightly browned.
Add bell pepper, if desired, and cook 5 minutes.
Add hot broth, salt, chili powder and diced tomatoes; bring to a low boil. Cover and cook 30 minutes.
*Alternative: If turkey kielbasa is unavailable, use smoked sausage or precooked polish sausage.
Add peas, thyme and water. Cook until peas are tender.
1. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil. Lightly butter or spray foil with no stick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in large saucepan or Dutch oven on low heat. Add marshmallows; stir constantly until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in vanilla and food color until smooth. Quickly add cereal to marshmallow mixture and stir until well coated.
4. Press into prepared pan using a buttered spatula. Cool. Cut into bars or use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter.