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June 20, 2018

Lemon Jasmine Rice with Spring Peas

  • Epicurious

What a wonderful way to usher in springtime!
Recipe type: Warm side dish with grains and peas. 
This is a family spring and summer recipe for fresh Peas and fresh Herbs.

 

  • Prep Time5 min
  • Cook Time55 min
  • Total Time1 hr
  • Yield6
  • Serving Size1/6
  • Energy201 cal
  • HAACP Process2
  • Course
    • Main Course
  • Diet
    • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups water
  • 1¼ cups jasmine rice, rinsed well, drained, or long-grain white rice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shelled fresh spring peas in the season, or baby frozen peas out of season
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 fresh, spring green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Method

1

Combine 1¾ cups water, rice, and salt in large saucepan.

2

Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

3

Remove from heat. Let stand covered 15 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cool.

4

Cook peas in medium saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain. Do not overcook!

5

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

6

Add all but 2 tablespoons green onions; saute 30 seconds.

7

Add rice and saute until heated through, stirring to break pieces, about 4 minutes.

8

Add peas, lemon juice, parsley, and lemon peel. Saute 2 minutes to blend flavors.

9

Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and serve.

 
 
  • Nutrition Facts

  • 6 servings per container
  • Serving Size1/6
  • Amount per serving
  • Calories201
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat5 g6.41%
  • Saturated Fat1 g5%
  • Trans Fat0 g
  • Sodium212 mg9.22%
  • Total Carbohydrate35 g12.73%
  • Dietary Fiber1 g3.57%
  • Protein4 g8%
  • * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Filed Under: Family Recipe, Spring, Summer

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