Herb Rice with Peas
This herb rice with peas makes a simple, versatile side dish! It features perfectly cooked grains brightened with lemon juice and fresh dill, basil, and cilantro.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- sieve
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup long grain white rice
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon minced dill
- ¾ teaspoon minced basil
- ¾ teaspoon minced parsley
- ¾ teaspoon minced cilantro
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, soak the rice with cool water. Make sure the rice is covered by at least an inch of water.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 7 cups of water to a boil. Drain the soaking rice, then carefully pour the rice into the pot. Add the thawed peas. Let the rice and peas boil for exactly 11 ½ minutes.
- Drain the rice through a sieve or fine mesh strainer and let all the water drain into your sink. Put the sieve over the pot and let the rice cool/drain for 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter. Add the minced herbs, salt, and lemon juice.
- Transfer the rice to a large serving bowl. Add the lemon herb butter and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 391mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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