Liven up simple rice by
creating this easy rice pilaf.
Rice Pilaf
with Peas and Cashews
- 1 cup long grain enriched
rice
1/4 cup minced onion
2 teaspoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 (10-ounce) package frozen green peas
1/4 cup lightly salted roasted cashews
Fresh cilantro springs (optional)
- In a large skillet with
a lid, saute rice and onion in the butter until onion is almost
translucent. Add chicken broth and seasoned salt, bring to a
boil, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in frozen peas and cashews, re-cover and
let stand 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro
sprigs, if desired.
Serves 6.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 209 calories
Protein 7 grams
Fat 4 grams
Sodium 404 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, The Other White Meat.
