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
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%