Rice and Peas

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    Rice and Peas

    by Heather on April 25, 2008

    Heather says:

    My family enjoys this simple dish, it goes well with most standard chicken recipes.  Oddly enough, my kids who are not overly fond of peas do not mind their presence.

    rice and peas

    Ingredients

    • 1 TBSP butter
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
    • 2 cups chicken stock (or broth)
    • 1 cup frozen peas

    In a skillet with a tight lid heat the butter over medium-low heat. (If you need numbers, that’s 3 or 4)

    Add the onion and cook until soft, stirring often.  Add the uncooked rice, stir frequently and cook for an additional 2 – 3 minutes.  Add the stock, turn up the heat to medium high (6 – 7), bring to a boil and cover tightly.

    Immediately reduce the heat to low, unless you enjoy cleaning up boil overs.

    Cook for an additional 15 – 20 minutes.  Two or three minutes before removing from the heat stir in the peas.

    Pepper to taste.

    Enjoy.

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    candice April 25, 2008 at 9:19 am

    Peas are a huge staple in my meals. They are the only green veggie my kid will eat! This is perfect!

    Frugal Dad April 25, 2008 at 9:26 am

    I heard this morning that the price of rice has doubled in the last few months. Wonder what effect this will have on rice-based dishes. Even with the price doubling it will be cheaper than a meal heavy on meats and expensive, store-bought produce. I imagine it will have a much higher impact in other parts of the world.

    JimK April 25, 2008 at 6:15 pm

    This is one of my favorite simple sides. A simple way to “jazz it up” is to add some diced baby bella mushrooms and a little cajun seasoning. Skip the cajun if you don’t like the spice.

    You can make it a complete meal – one that is fancier-tasting than it costs – by adding some sauteed shrimp or scallops if you can get them cheap.

    Brenda April 25, 2008 at 10:31 pm

    Risi e bisi…..I love it! Good, cheap, & nourishing.

    Bramble April 26, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    I hide peas in mac and cheese. hidden veggies = eaten veggies. I also shred carrots into meatloaf.

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