RICE WITH PEAS

Rice With Peas image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 cup rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste if desired
2 cups fresh peas or one 10-ounce package frozen peas

Steps:

Heat one tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted.
Add rice, water, bay leaf and salt and bring to the boil. Cover closely and cook exactly 17 minutes.
Meanwhile, if fresh peas are used, drop them into boiling salted water and cook one minute or less until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
Heat the remaining one tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the fresh or frozen peas. Cook, briefly, stirring gently. Stir the peas into the rice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 504 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams