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Peas and Rice

Peas and Rice

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A simple and nutritious dish made with brown rice and peas, perfect as a side or light main.
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Details
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 adults
Calories 192
Cuisine International
Taste Savory
Occasion Weeknight dinner
Difficulty Level Beginner
Cooking Method Boiled
Cost $
Diet Diabetic, Gluten-free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Lacto-Vegetarian, Lactose-free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Mediterranean, Ovo-Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Intolerance Grain
Health Tag Low-fat, Vegetables

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cup
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
 
 

  • 180 g brown rice
  • 500 ml water
  • 100 g frozen peas defrosted
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil the water in a saucepan and add the rice. Follow the cooking instructions that are on the packet.
    180 g brown rice
  • In a smaller pan, heat up the peas in a little water.
    180 g brown rice
  • When both are cooked, drain them and then mix them together, adding olive oil and pepper to taste.
    180 g brown rice

Notes

This dish is a great way to include whole grains and vegetables in your meal. Serve as a side or enjoy on its own.
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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.
Image source:
Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.
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