Rice With Peas

Name: Rice With Peas
Ingredients: 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas (the deluxe tiny ones are best); 1 c. long grain white rice; 1 ripe medium tomato, chopped; 2 c. water; 2 tsp. fresh garlic, minced; 1/2 c. onion, chopped; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. bell pepper (red, yellow or both), chopped; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley (Italian or flat leaf if possible)

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas (the deluxe tiny ones are best)
1 c. long grain white rice
1 ripe medium tomato, chopped
2 c. water
2 tsp. fresh garlic, minced
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. bell pepper (red, yellow or both), chopped
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley (Italian or flat leaf if possible)

Directions

1

In a 2 1/2 or 3 1/2-quart saucepan, saute onion, bell pepper, garlic and celery until onion is just soft.
2

Add water and the rest of the ingredients except the parsley.
3

Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat to low.
4

Stir well.
5

Cover and continue to simmer until rice is cooked (about 12 to 15 minutes).
6

Uncover.
7

Add chopped parsley.
8

Stir and fluff with a fork.