Rice Pilaf with Peas and Pine Nuts

Rice Pilaf with Peas and Pine Nuts
Rice Pilaf with Peas and Pine Nuts
A versatile side dish that goes well with chicken, fish or pork. The recipe doubles or triples easily to feed a family, guests, or to freeze for use another time.
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  • Served Person: Serves 2
Nut Rice Side Quick & Easy High Fiber Pine Nut Pea Bon Appétit Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups canned chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
  • Carbohydrate 69 g(23%)
  • Cholesterol 20 mg(7%)
  • Fat 18 g(28%)
  • Fiber 3 g(11%)
  • Protein 11 g(22%)
  • Saturated Fat 5 g(23%)
  • Sodium 963 mg(40%)
  • Calories 483

Preparation Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add rice and turmeric and stir 1 minute. Mix in broth. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add peas, cover and continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.

Preparation Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add rice and turmeric and stir 1 minute. Mix in broth. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add peas, cover and continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.