SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND RICE

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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Glam up basic sugar snap peas by sautéing this classic veggie with onion and garlic, then blending in thyme-flavored rice.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2/3 cup uncooked regular brown rice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, cut into thin bite-size strips
2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water, the salt and thyme to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is tender. Add bell pepper, peas and 2 tablespoons water; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in cooked rice mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Shanoya Mitchell
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The rice was a bit overcooked for my liking.


William B
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This dish is a bit bland for my taste.


sifatahmed Worker
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I'm not a big fan of sugar snap peas, but I really enjoyed them in this dish.


Kanchan Gurung
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


DON 570 Official
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I love the pop of color that the sugar snap peas add to this dish.


Free Music
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This dish is simply delicious! The sugar snap peas add a nice crunch and the rice is cooked to perfection.


Dylan Schaap
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a delicious and nutritious meal that's easy to make.


hillal dj
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet sugar snap peas and the flavorful rice.


emmanuel Mejia
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I love that this dish is so versatile. I've used different types of rice, vegetables, and even protein, and it always turns out great.


WORK SIMPLY
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The end result is a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Alaa Sadig
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet sugar snap peas and savory rice is just perfect.


gulzaman Khan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sugar snap peas were perfectly crisp and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the ginger and garlic, which really gave the dish a nice depth of flavor.