Lemon Rice with Peas

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This lemon rice with peas makes the perfect side dish for any meal! Don't love peas? Make it your own by mixing in your favorite vegetables.

Submitted by ReaLemonReaLime
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain rice

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • 2 tablespoons margarine

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

  • 1 ¼ cups water

  • ¼ cup ReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • ¾ cup frozen peas

  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. Cook and stir rice and thyme in hot margarine in medium-sized saucepan 5 minutes or until rice is lightly golden. Carefully stir in both, water, ReaLemon®, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

  2. Remove from heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Optional: Top with garnish for added color.

62 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

232 Calories
5g Fat
40g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 232
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 356mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 97mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.