Lemon Rice w/ Peas & Green Onions |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Combine 1 3/4 cups water, rice, and salt in large saucepan.
2. Cook until just cooked- do not overcook.
3. Fluff with fork.
4. Cool.
5. Cook peas in medium saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute.
6. Drain.
7. Rinse under cold water.
8. Drain.
9. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
10. Add all but 2 tablespoons green onions; sauté 30 seconds.
11. Add rice and sauté until heated through, stirring to break pieces, about 4 minutes.
12. Add peas, lemon juice, parsley, and lemon peel.
13. Sauté 2 minutes to blend flavors.
14. Garnish with remaining green onions and serve immediately.
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