How To Make Lemony Rice & Peas
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to coat it in the garlic-infused oil.
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Stir in the thawed peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the peas are heated through.
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Add the lemon zest and juice to the skillet, along with the salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
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Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Serve the lemony rice and peas as a side dish with your favorite protein or enjoy it on its own!
Nutrition
- Calories : 175kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 335mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 27g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 4g
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