Parmesan Peas ‘n’ Rice
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
Parmesan Peas ’n’ Rice are a wonderful complement for any meal. My husband, John, likes rice but isn’t crazy about peas, and I’m just the opposite. It's a great compromise!
Ingredients
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1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
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1 green onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
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1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
In a small saucepan, saute rice and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in broth and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
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2.
Add peas; cover and cook 5-6 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in cheese.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 221 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 626mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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