SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND RICE

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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Glam up basic sugar snap peas by sautéing this classic veggie with onion and garlic, then blending in thyme-flavored rice.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2/3 cup uncooked regular brown rice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, cut into thin bite-size strips
2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water, the salt and thyme to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender.
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is tender. Add bell pepper, peas and 2 tablespoons water; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender.
Stir in cooked rice mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g