Spicy Bruschetta Rice

⏱ 50 mins 🍽 2-4 serving(s) 🏷 One Dish Meal

This one dish meal features brown rice topped with a vibrant mix of green pepper, onion, and a spicy bruschetta sauce. The vegetables are cooked until tender, then combined with basil and red pepper flakes for a kick. It's a versatile recipe that can be served as a main or a side dish for two to four people, offering a hearty and flavourful option in just 50 minutes.

Spicy Bruschetta Rice

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

Method

  1. Cook the brown rice following the directions on its packet.
  2. Slice the green bell pepper and white onion into thin strips.
  3. Lightly spray a large skillet or wok with vegetable oil and place the onion and pepper inside.
  4. Cook the vegetables until the onion pieces become translucent.
  5. Stir in the prepared bruschetta, basil, and red pepper flakes, mixing everything with the cooked vegetables.
  6. Heat the mixture through completely, then take the skillet off the heat.
  7. Spoon the spicy bruschetta mixture over the cooked rice for a main, or stir it all together for a side dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium16900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryOne Dish Meal
Authoranastasia08