Ingredients

• 1 cup brown or white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
3. In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the tomato paste, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Simmer for another 5 minutes or until heated through.
7. Serve the rice topped with the tomato and olive mixture.