Lemon Rice with Peas

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 232 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups water
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup ReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate
• 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain rice
• ¾ cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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