Best Snow Pea And Sesame Rice Pilaf Recipes

Steamed Ginger Rice with Snow Peas image

Provided by Dannygirl

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups long grain rice
3 cups water, cold
1 teaspoon ginger, Finely grated
1/4 lb snow peas, chopped

Steps:

Wash rice in several of changes of water until the water runs clear.
Place rice in a 3 quart saucepan that has a tight fitting lid.
Add water and grated ginger.
Bring to a boil, uncovered.
Reduce heat slightly but continue to cook uncovered until surface water disappears and holes appear in the surface of the rice.
Cover tightly, turn heat very low and cook 20 minutes.
Add snow peas and cover.
Cook 2 minutes longer then remove from heat and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Stir gently to combine rice with snow peas.

Rice Pilaf With Lentils and Split Peas image

Provided by Barb 3663

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Steps:

Spray a heavy, wide pan with a tight-fitting lid with non-stick cooking spray. Add onion, garlic and salt. Sweat until aromatic, stirring constantly.
Add rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring until rice smells nutty.
Add water, sesame oil, bouilion cubes, lentils, peas, spices and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
Remove Bay leaf.
Fluff with a fork, Mix in pine nuts and celery. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 112.7, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5.6

Sesame Snow Peas image

Provided by Nimz_

Categories Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb snow peas (Chinese pea pods)
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 green onions, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 medium carrot, but into matchstick pieces
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

To de-stem peas, pinch off stem end from each pod and pull strings down pod to remove, if present. (Young tender pods may have no strings.).
Made a "V-shaped" cut at opposite end of pod.
To stir-fry, place wok or large skillet over hight heat.
Add sesame and vegetable oils, swirling to coat sides.
Heat oils until hot, about 30 seconds.
Add onions, ginger, peas and carrot.
Stir-fry 4 minutes or until peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
Stir in soy sauce.
Transfer to warm serving dish.
Sprinkle with reserved sesame seeds.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 98.1, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 2.4

Snow Pea and Sesame Rice Pilaf image

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3 scallions, sliced thin
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1/3 cup long-grain rice
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2/3 cup)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl combine the oil, the butter, the onion, the scallions, and the gingerroot and microwave the mixture at high power (100%) for 2 minutes, or until the onion is softened. Stir in the rice, stirring until it is coated with the oil mixture, add the broth, and microwave the mixture, covered with microwave-safe plastic wrap, at high power (100%) for 5 minutes. Microwave the mixture at medium power (50%) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Uncover the pilaf carefully and stir in the snow peas. Let the pilaf stand, covered, for 5 minutes and stir in the toasted sesame seeds.