Peas Rice

Vegetarian - Everyday Cooking

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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Peas Rice

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

2 whole cloves

1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick

1 serrano pepper

chopped

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

¼ cup green peas

salt to taste

¼ teaspoon white sugar

2 cups water

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Wash and drain the rice.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Peas Rice

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 406.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.3g 17%

Carbohydrates: 78.8g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 7.1g 11%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 327.8IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 9mg 15%

Folate: 12.9mcg 3%

Calcium: 34.2mg 3%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 8.1mg 3%

Potassium: 65.6mg 2%

Sodium: 45mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 63.6

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. 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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