PEPPERONI PIZZA-FLAVORED RICE

2 cups uncooked brown rice

2 cups pizza sauce
3 1/2 cups water
1 can (7-oz) mushrooms, drained
3 oz pepperoni slices
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

In a crockpot or slow cooker, combine the rice, pizza sauce, water, mushrooms, and pepperoni slices, stirring to combine well.  Place lid on cooker and cook on low 4 to 6 hours or in high 4 to 5 hours.

Before serving, sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.

I was glad to see a recipe that uses brown rice. I suggest always using brown rice.  It is so good you will hardly notice a difference and brown rice is a whole-grain, making it much better for you.  White rice is refined rice. Tip: Brown rice usually requires a little more cooking time (if you are substituting brown for white in your recipes).