Pepper Olive and Garlic Rice

365 Great 20 Minute Recipes Serves 4-6

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  cups quick-cooking rice
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 3⁄4 cup  sliced green olives
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In medium saucepan, heat oil. Sauté red pepper until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
2. Add rice and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, remove from heat and let stand until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in olives and season with pepper. Fluff with a fork before serving.