LEMON RICE W/ PEAS & GREEN ONIONS

Lemon Rice w/ Peas & Green Onions image

Provided by Sue Freeman

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups water
1 1/4 cups jasmine rice, rinsed well,drained or 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shelled fresh peas or 1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of

Steps:

Combine 1 3/4 cups water, rice, and salt in large saucepan.
Cook until just cooked-- do not overcook.
Fluff with fork.
Cool.
Cook peas in medium saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute.
Drain.
Rinse under cold water.
Drain.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add all but 2 tablespoons green onions; sauté 30 seconds.
Add rice and sauté until heated through, stirring to break pieces, about 4 minutes.
Add peas, lemon juice, parsley, and lemon peel.
Sauté 2 minutes to blend flavors.
Garnish with remaining green onions and serve immediately.