LEMON RICE WITH PEAS

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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.

Provided by ReaLemon/ReaLime

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     ReaLemon/ReaLime

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Optional: Top with garnish for added color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 356.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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