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Easy Rice and Peas

1 review
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Even folks who aren't fond of vegetables will gobble up this simple-to-prepare side dish. For even more color, toss in some chopped frozen carrots.
Easy Rice and Peas
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Directions

  1. Bring water, butter and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and peas. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-7 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 233 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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  • pajamaangel
    Jan 30, 2018

    Very bland.

  • mkaskela
    Nov 29, 2012

    No comment left

  • ColleenBordula
    Jul 9, 2009

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