Roasted Pepper and Tomato Brown Rice
This was a yummy rice to serve with the chicken… healthy and delicious. It is made with brown rice but no one knew!!
- 1 cup roasted red/yellow peppers, freshly roasted or jarred
- 1 cup tomato sauce, homemade or store bought
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
Transfer all the ingredients to a blender and blend till a smooth sauce is formed.
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups brown rice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup mint, chopped
Heat a wide saucepan with the oil and add the pepper sauce. Saute on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the rice and salt and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and partially cover with lid. Cook for 20 minutes and then cover with lid and cook on very low for another 20 minutes or till rice is cooked through. Take lid off and check for seasonings. Add the cilantro, green onions and mint. Mix well and serve warm.
