Sun-Driend Tomato Rice

By JanF1201

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup diced eggplants
• 1/2 cup kidney beans, canned, rinsed, and drained
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in medium saucepan. Add garlic and cook over medium heat 1 min. Add rice and cook 1 min stirring constantly. Add water, sun-dried tomatoes and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cheese and basil.