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rice and green peas

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

This is great with salmon, chicken, or other fish. Also great as a bed for shrimp or scallop kebobs. From Cooking Light.

(3 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For rice and green peas

  • cooking spray
  • 1/4 c
    shallots, minced
  • 1/4 c
    carrot, diced
  • 3/4 c
    long-grain rice
  • 1 1/2 c
    hot water
  • 1 tsp
    fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    frozen green peas, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, cut into small pieces

How To Make rice and green peas

  • 1
    Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots to pan; sauté for 1 minute or until tender.
  • 2
    Add carrot; sauté 1 minute.
  • 3
    Stir in rice; sauté 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups hot water, thyme, and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 23 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • 4
    Remove from heat; stir in peas and butter. Let stand for 5 minutes or until peas are thoroughly heated and butter melts.
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