Rice and Minted Peas

Directions

1. 1
   Combine rice and 1 1/2 cups water in heavy-bottom saucepan, and bring to boil.
2. 2
   Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, cooking for a total of 17 minutes, until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
3. 3
   Wash, dry and chop mint.
4. 4
   One to two minutes before rice is cooked, stir in peas and continue cooking.
5. 5
   A few seconds before rice is done, stir in mint and season with salt and pepper.