Best 9 Pea And Sweet Pepper Rice Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of pea and sweet pepper rice recipes. From classic one-pot meals to vibrant stir-fries, this versatile dish offers a symphony of flavors and textures. Discover the secrets to perfectly cooked rice, tender vegetables, and harmonious seasonings.

Dive into the aromatic world of Indian cuisine with our fragrant "Peas Pulao." This flavorful dish combines fragrant basmati rice, vibrant green peas, crisp bell peppers, and a melange of aromatic spices. Experience the bold flavors of "Peas and Sweet Pepper Fried Rice," where fluffy rice, crunchy vegetables, and savory soy sauce come together in a tantalizing harmony.

For a lighter option, try our refreshing "Peas and Sweet Pepper Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing." Crisp sugar snap peas, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy quinoa are tossed in a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, creating a burst of freshness in every bite.

Venture into the realm of Italian flavors with our hearty "Peas and Sweet Pepper Risotto." Arborio rice is lovingly cooked in a creamy broth, infused with the sweetness of peas and the vibrant flavors of bell peppers. Experience the culinary artistry of "Peas and Sweet Pepper Paella," where succulent seafood, tender vegetables, and saffron-infused rice come together in a vibrant celebration of flavors.

Prepare to be amazed by our "Peas and Sweet Pepper Curry," a delightful fusion of Indian and Thai culinary traditions. Fragrant jasmine rice is simmered in a rich and creamy coconut curry sauce, adorned with tender peas and colorful bell peppers.

As you embark on this culinary adventure, discover the endless possibilities of pea and sweet pepper rice. Each recipe offers a unique taste experience, from the aromatic depths of Indian spices to the vibrant freshness of Mediterranean flavors. Unleash your creativity in the kitchen and savor the joy of creating delicious and memorable meals.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED RICE WITH PEPPERS AND PEAS



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We love the combination of fresh herbs, smoky roasted peppers, and sweet peas in this flavor-packed rice dish. It serves as the base for Martha's Beef Biryani.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups basmati rice
1/2 jalapeno chile
3 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
Kosher salt
2 cups frozen peas, thawed (or use cooked fresh peas)
2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place rice in a bowl and add enough water to cover. Swirl water to rinse rice and drain. Repeat process 3 to 4 more times until water is clear. Cover rice with clean water and soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
  • In a large pot, combine rice, jalapeno, cardamom, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 8 cups water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until the rice is just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain rice in a colander, then rinse under running water, shake, and let drain. Transfer to a large bowl and fold in peas, peppers, cilantro, mint, and 1/2 teaspoon salt before serving.

PEA AND SWEET PEPPER RICE



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An easy side dish that's tasty , too! Great served with Chicken, Pork or Fish.

Provided by Deb Justus

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 c onin, finely chopped
2 Tbsp butter
3/4 c long grain rice, uncooked
1/4 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp pepper
2 c chicken broth
1 c peas, frozen
1/2 c red pepper, diced
1/3 c parmesan cheese, shredded
1/4 c white wine
additional parmesan for topping

Steps:

  • 1. Sauté onion in butter until tender.
  • 2. Add rice, cook and stir over medium heat until rice is light brown
  • 3. Add wine, thyme and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  • 4. Add broth, bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer covered 15 minutes.
  • 5. Add peas and sweet pepper. Stir until heated through.
  • 6. Remove from heat, stir in the 1/3 cup parmesan cheese.
  • 7. Serve with additional cheese.

SWEET BELL PEPPER RICE



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Normally a pepper and rice dish has a Mexican or Spanish kind of flair to it. I wanted something a little more Italian, and this is what I came up with.

Provided by Joey Joan

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tiny pinch salt
1 splash dry white wine
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir green bell pepper and red bell pepper into onion mixture; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with basil, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
  • Pour wine into vegetable mixture and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir rice into vegetables. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 76.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SZECHUAN CHICKEN, PEPPERS, AND PEAS ON RICE



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Chicken is stir-fried with red bell pepper and sugar snap peas and served over rice in this Szechuan-inspired dish perfect for a weeknight.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup jasmine rice
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt, divided
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (6 ounce) packages sugar snap peas
1 red bell pepper, diced
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place rice in a saucepan and cover with water. Mix with your fingers until water is cloudy; drain. Repeat once more. Add 1 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and uncover.
  • Mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, chicken breasts, and cornstarch together in a bowl.
  • Set a wok or large skillet over high heat and add oil. Add chicken, sugar snap peas, and red bell pepper. Cook, without stirring, for 1 minute. Stir or toss until chicken is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Whisk soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, sugar, and chili garlic sauce together in a bowl. Pour into the wok. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Divide rice among 4 plates. Top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.3 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1491.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER, CHORIZO AND SWEET PEA SAUCE OVER RICE



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By keeping a well stocked pantry, you can make this recipe picking up as little as just 3 items at the store: chicken, chorizo and romaine hearts. Every other ingredient in this menu is a good example of ingredients you can always keep on hand, replenishing them every 3 to 4 weeks.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped, divided
Salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cups white rice
3 cups chicken stock, divided
4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1/2 a palm full
1 teaspoon dry thyme, 1/3 of a palm full
3/4 pound chorizo sausage, in packaged meats case near kielbasa, cut in 1/2 lengthwise then thinly sliced
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and grated
2 roasted red peppers, chopped
1 (10-ounce) box frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, a generous handful

Steps:

  • Heat a medium size saucepot over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 tablespoon, and the butter. Add 1/4 of the chopped onion and season with salt and pepper, cook for about 1 minute, add the rice and stir to coat in the oil. Add 2 1/2 cups of chicken stock to the rice and bring up to a boil. Cover the pot, reduce heat to simmer and cook rice for 15 to 18 minutes or until tender and cooked through.
  • While the rice is cooking, start the chicken. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with about 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, salt, pepper and the thyme; add the seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook breasts 5 to 6 minutes on each side or, until cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Return the skillet to the stove top and over medium-high heat add chorizo, cook for 2 minutes stirring frequently. Add the remaining onion, garlic, grated carrot, and roasted red pepper to the chorizo and season with a little salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are slightly tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of chicken stock, scrape up any bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the frozen peas and parsley; continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes to heat the peas through. Taste and adjust seasonings with a little salt and pepper.
  • To serve, arrange the chicken breasts on dinner plates and top with lots of sauce. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve alongside.

PEAS AND RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning, such as Swamp Venom
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 3/4 cups long grain rice
One 15-ounce can black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium pot set over medium heat, add the oil. Saute the celery, onions and green bell peppers for about 5 minutes. Stir in the seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Add the rice and peas. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves and add the oregano and parsley. Mix well and serve.

RICE WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND HAM



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup red and green peppers cut into small cubes
1/4 cup cooked ham, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup converted rice
1 1/4 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Tabasco sauce to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onion, peppers and ham and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the rice and stir.
  • Add the water, bay leaf, thyme, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for exactly 17 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Add the butter and stir to fluff the rice

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 267, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 406 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

BUTTERED RICE WITH PEAS



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This simple and simply delicious colorful side dish is ready in only 15 minutes and features a medley of bell peppers, sweet peas and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 orange, red or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 12-oz bag)
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pepper begins to soften. Add peas and onions. Cook about 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender and peas are thoroughly heated.
  • Add cooked rice to skillet with vegetables; stir to combine. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SWEET PEPPER RICE



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This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture, with a sprinkling of parsley for a gourmet touch. -Betty Nickeles, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small skillet or saucepan, saute the rice and garlic in butter until rice is browned. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the peppers, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips for a Perfect Pea and Sweet Pepper Rice Dish

- For the best flavor, use fresh peas and sweet peppers. If frozen vegetables are all you have, be sure to thaw and drain them thoroughly before using. - To save time, use pre-cooked rice. If you're cooking rice from scratch, be sure to rinse it well before cooking to remove excess starch. - Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables. This will prevent them from steaming instead of sautéing. - Cook the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. You don't want them to be mushy. - Add the cooked rice to the vegetables and stir to combine. - Season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. - Serve the pea and sweet pepper rice immediately, or let it cool and store it in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion

Pea and sweet pepper rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's a great way to use up leftover rice. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect pea and sweet pepper rice dish that your family and friends will love.

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