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Deliciously Easy Rice Recipe: Perfectly Fluffy Peas Rice!

This is a very simple to make. Seasoned rice and peas make an excellent main meal. I am sure it will become a favorite once you try it.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1cupbasmati rice

  • 1tablespoonbutter or margarine

  • 2whole cloves

  • 1(2 inch) piececinnamon stick

  • 1serrano pepper, chopped

  • 1teaspoonminced fresh ginger root

  • ¼cupgreen peas

  • salt to taste

  • ¼teaspoonwhite sugar

  • 2cupswater

Cooking Directions

  1. Wash and drain the rice.

  2. Heat a saucepan over a medium heat. Add butter or margarine and let melt. Stir in cloves, cinnamon, Serrano chile, and ginger. Saute briefly. Mix in rice and stir to coat it evenly. Stir in peas, salt, and sugar. Pour in water and bring the water to a boil.

  3. Reduce heat to simmer and let rice cook covered for 15 to 20 minutes; or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories407
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g 		9%
Saturated Fat
4g 		20%
Cholesterol
15mg 		5%
Sodium
45mg 		2%
Total Carbohydrate
79g 		29%
Dietary Fiber
3g 		10%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
8g
Vitamin C
9mg 		45%
Calcium
34mg 		3%
Iron
1mg 		5%
Potassium
66mg 		1%

* 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.

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