CREAMY PEAS AND RICE

CREAMY PEAS AND RICE

Ingredients


•1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth


•3/4 cup instant brown rice


•1 1/2 cups frozen peas (6 oz.)


•3/4 cup sliced scallions


•1/4 cup finely crumbled feta cheese


•1/4 cup sliced fresh mint


•Freshly ground pepper to taste


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Methods/steps

Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
Add rice and bring to a simmer; cover,
reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 4 minutes.
Stir in peas and return to a simmer over high heat.
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low
and continue to cook until the peas are hot
and the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 6 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in scallions, feta, mint and pepper.
Cover and let stand until the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes