sweet bell pepper rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tiny pinch salt
• 1 splash dry white
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir onion in the hot oil until tender, about 3 minutes. add garlic and continue to cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes more. stir green bell pepper and red bell pepper into onion mixture; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. season with basil, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
• pour into vegetable mixture and reduce heat to medium low. simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. stir rice into vegetables. top with parmesan cheese before serving.