This lemon rice with peas makes the perfect side dish for any meal! Don’t love peas? Make it your own by mixing in your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain rice
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cups water
- ¼ cup ReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
Step 1
Cook and stir rice and thyme in hot margarine in medium-sized saucepan 5 minutes or until rice is lightly golden. Carefully stir in both, water, ReaLemon®, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 2
Remove from heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Optional: Top with garnish for added color.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 232 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat5g | 7% |
Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
Cholesterol2mg | 1% |
Sodium356mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate40g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 18% |
Calcium27mg | 2% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium97mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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