Categories: Sides
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into small dice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups prepared ready-to-eat instant rice, such as Uncle Ben's Ready Rice (from about three 8.5-ounce packages)
- 1/2 cup store-bought basil and pine nut pesto
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Directions
- In a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, bell peppers, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Saute until the peppers are just slightly tender, about 4 minutes.
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In a large bowl, toss together the rice, bell peppers, pesto and pine nuts. Serve warm.