Fragrant Saffron Rice

9 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 (8.5-ounce) packages microwaveable precooked basmati rice (such as Uncle Ben's Ready Rice)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup frozen petite green peas
  • 1 (.035-ounce) envelope flavoring and coloring for yellow rice (such as Vigo)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. 1
    Microwave rice according to package directions.
  2. 2
    While rice cooks, heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add green peas; saute 1 minute or until peas are thoroughly heated.
  3. 3
    Place rice in a large bowl; stir in sauteed vegetables, rice flavoring and coloring, salt, and crushed red pepper. Toss well. Sprinkle with almonds.

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