Rice and Green Peas

Name: Rice and Green Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 green onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This green peas and rice recipe combines buttery rice with thawed, frozen peas. A dash of Parmesan ensures that it’s cheesy and delicious!

Ingredients

1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a small saucepan, saute rice and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in broth and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add peas; cover and cook 5-6 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 221 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 626mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

This Parmesan peas and rice recipe is a wonderful complement to any meal. My husband, John, likes rice but isn’t crazy about peas, and I’m just the opposite. It's a great compromise! —Inge Schermerhorn, Kingston, New Hampshire

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