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Brown Rice with Sun-Dried Tomato 'Pizza' Sauce {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: vegan, gluten free, dairy free, rice
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 293 kcal
Author: Amie Valpone
Ingredients
  • 2 cups wild or brown rice
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 red bell peppers diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can 12 oz. BPA-free canned tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. golden raisins
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Cook rice according to package directions with sea salt.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, salt and pepper; cook until onions are translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and canned tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes; mix well to combine. Cook for another 7-9 minutes then add in remaining ingredients except lemon zest and sesame seeds. Cook until tomatoes and peppers are soft and tender. Be sure to break up tomatoes as you stir the mixture. Remove from heat and transfer in batches to a food processor; blend until smooth then add to cooked (and drained) rice and serve warm.
  3. Garnish with lemon zest and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Brown Rice with Sun-Dried Tomato 'Pizza' Sauce {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 209mg9%
Potassium 931mg27%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 2478IU50%
Vitamin C 70mg85%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.