Spring Vegetable Rice

A generous handful of fresh, vibrant herbs combines with lightly sauteed spring vegetables to enliven a savory base of long grain and wild rice. A spritz of fresh lemon juice from accompanying lemon wedges brightens all the flavors.

• Preparation Time: 7 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 14 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup sliced green onions
• 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Lemon wedges
• ⅔ cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 ⅓ cups 1 1/2-inch pieces fresh asparagus
• 1 (8.8 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Long Grain & Wild Rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peas, green onions, and pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir rice into vegetable mixture; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and mint. Serve with lemon wedges.