one pot peas & rice

One Pot Peas & Rice

Fluffy basmati with peas, parsley, garlic, and Vegeta seasoning

Prep

10 mins

Cook

20 mins

Serves

4

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups peas
• 15 g fresh parsley, finely chopped, or 2 tablespoons
• 1 tablespoon Vegeta
• 2 2/3 cups hot tap water
• Black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.
3. Stir in the rice and parsley and cook for 1 minute until the rice is well coated.
4. Add the hot water, peas, Vegeta, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Turn the heat off and leave covered for another 10 minutes.
7. Fluff gently with a fork before serving.

Tips

• Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear for fluffier grains
• Keep the lid on during cooking and resting so the steam finishes the rice
• Taste at the end before adding extra salt, Vegeta adds saltiness

Storage

• Store airtight in the fridge for up to 4 days
• Reheat with a splash of water, covered, to loosen the rice
• Not ideal for freezing, but it can be frozen for up to 1 month and reheated covered

Macros (approx)

Calories

355 kcal

Protein

8 g

Carbs

62 g

Fat

10 g

Based on 4 serves. Values are estimates and will vary by oil amount, pea brand, and Vegeta.