PIZZA WITH RICE CRUST

2 cups cooked Uncle Ben's Converted Rice
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided use
2 drops Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 small diced tomato
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 lb pepperoni, thinly sliced
1/2 small green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 tsp olive oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a bowl, combine the rice, egg, 1/2 cup the of cheese, and the Tabasco. Spread into a 12-inch pizza pan.

Bake at 400 degrees F for about 4 minutes.

Spread with 1 cup of the reserved cheese.

In a separate bowl mix the tomato sauce, fresh tomato, and seasonings and spread on the pizza.

Arrange the slices of pepperoni, green pepper, and onion and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Pour the olive oil here and there on top of the pizza.

Bake just until the cheese begins to bubble, about 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes, then slice.

Servings: 4
Source: Uncle Ben's