RICE AND GREEN PEAS

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This is great with salmon, chicken, or other fish. Also great as a bed for shrimp or scallop kebobs. From Cooking Light.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1/4 c shallots, minced
1/4 c carrot, diced
3/4 c long-grain rice
1 1/2 c hot water
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1 c frozen green peas, thawed
2 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots to pan; sauté for 1 minute or until tender.
  • 2. Add carrot; sauté 1 minute.
  • 3. Stir in rice; sauté 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups hot water, thyme, and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 23 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • 4. Remove from heat; stir in peas and butter. Let stand for 5 minutes or until peas are thoroughly heated and butter melts.

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