Lemon Rice w/ Peas & Green Onions

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 1/4 cups jasmine rice, rinsed well,drained or long-grain white rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shelled fresh peas or frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of

Directions

1. 1

   Combine 1 3/4 cups water, rice, and salt in large saucepan.

2. 2

   Cook until just cooked-- do not overcook.

3. 3

   Fluff with fork.

4. 4

   Cool.

5. 5

   Cook peas in medium saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute.

6. 6

   Drain.

7. 7

   Rinse under cold water.

8. 8

   Drain.

9. 9

   Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

10. 10

    Add all but 2 tablespoons green onions; sauté 30 seconds.

11. 11

    Add rice and sauté until heated through, stirring to break pieces, about 4 minutes.

12. 12

    Add peas, lemon juice, parsley, and lemon peel.

13. 13

    Sauté 2 minutes to blend flavors.

14. 14

    Garnish with remaining green onions and serve immediately.