A savory side with rice, peas, and onions simmered in a flavorful broth. |
Ingredients
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, or vegetable oil
- 1 ⅓ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup rice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil and onions on medium high in a heavy skillet. Sauté for 5 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add the sage, broth or water, rice, salt, and pepper if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for about 10 minutes. Add the peas and cook another 5 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed.
- Fluff rice with fork. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Change it Up
- Try using whole-grain couscous instead of rice.
- Don't have sage? Leave it out or add another dried or fresh herb like basil or parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 227calCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 9.1gFat: 1.6gSodium: 364mgFiber: 5.1g