Dirty Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken livers, chopped
• 1 lb. bulk sausage (mild or hot)
• 1/4 c. margarine
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. celery, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. basil or more to taste
• 3 c. cooked rice (Uncle Ben's)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can chicken broth
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped