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RICE CRUST-----------------.
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Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
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In a medium size saucepan, add rice and water or broth.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
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Fluff rice with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
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In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, beaten egg, mozzarella cheese and Tabasco sauce and mix well.
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Press mixture evenly into a lightly greased 12 inch pizza pan, covering bottom and sides.
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Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 4 minutes or until set.
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly before adding filling.
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VEGETARIAN FILLING------------.
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In a mixing bowl, stir together tomato sauce, garlic, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, oregano, basil, Italian herb seasoning and black pepper.
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Spread sauce mixture over the bottom of the rice crust.
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Sprinkle over with 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese.
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Arrange sliced mushrooms, green peppers, red peppers, sliced tomatoes, and sliced red onion in layers.
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Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of remaining mozzarella cheese over top.
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Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 15 minutes or until cheese bubbles.
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Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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You can also use chopped fresh broccoli as another vegetable.
