- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
- 2 cups cooked short-grain brown rice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- Olive-oil cooking spray
- Pour the tomatoes into a fine strainer. Stir to drain well.
- Spray a large nonstick frying pan with olive oil spray. Place over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring until they are sweating and tender but not browning.
- Add tomatoes. Cook until excess liquid is removed and tomatoes are hot. Stir in olive oil, then hot rice. Stir in the basil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.