Easy Brown Rice With Peppers and Zucchini

Mrs. Delishis's Note:

Found this recipe on Prevention.com and modified it slightly... it's actually very good, healthy and simple! Also looks very nice, because of the beautiful colors.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 3 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 53 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper , thinly sliced
• 1 zucchini , thinly sliced
• 6 tablespoons fresh cilantro , diced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. 1. Prepare the rice according to package directions, using the broth instead of water and salt.
2. 2. Once rice is close to done, heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat.
3. 3. Add the bell peppers, cilantro, basil, and salt. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. 4. Add in zucchini (this is so it doesn't get all soggy) and cook vegetables for 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
5. 5. Serve the vegetables over the rice.

Reviews

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Easy, healthy, delicious - what more could you ask for? I made just as directed and would not change a thing. Peppers and zucchini are a great combination, basil pulls it all together, and it's great on the nutty brown rice. Thanks for sharing your recipe! Made for Fall Pick-A-Chef 2011