versatility to the max! — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1 1/4 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 cups sliced spinach leaves
• 1 cup sliced basil leaves
• 3 Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped