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Lemon Rice with Peas
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1.25 cups water
- 0.25 cup ReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.75 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
Steps
- 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.
- Remove from heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Optional: Top with garnish for added color.
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