Spicy Bruschetta Rice

Submitted by anastasia08

"Something I came up with by accident... works as a side or main dish."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 1⁄2 large white onion
• 8 tablespoons ready-made bruschetta (any store brand)
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon powdered hot red pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• vegetable oil cooking spray

directions

1. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
2. Cut green pepper and onion into thin strips.
3. Coat a large skillet or wok with cooking spray, add onion and green pepper.
4. Cook onion and green pepper over med-high heat until onions are clear.
5. Add bruschetta, basil, and red pepper to skillet, mix with onion and green pepper.
6. Once thoroughly heated, remove from heat.
7. Serve over rice as a main dish or mix with rice for a side dish.