Pan Roasted Cherry Tomato Rice

A simple side dish of fiber filled brown rice, a good serving of cottage cheese and deliciously sweet pan roasted cherry tomatoes. 

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked brown rice

1/2 cup cottage cheese

10-12 black olives, halved

1/2 tsp dry oregano

2 cups cherry tomatoes

pinch of sugar

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp minced garlic

salt and black pepper to taste

1/4 tsp dry minced onion

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

In a deep skillet heat olive oil to medium high then add the tomatoes and a pinch of sugar. After 8-10 minutes the tomatoes will start to burst. Add garlic for 1 minutes. De-glaze the pan with a little water or broth. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir all together. Transfer to a microwave safe baking dish and heat through in the microwave. Serves 4 

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