lemon rice with peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/4 cup realemon® lemon juice from concentrate
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• 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.