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Pea Rice

Buttery rice and sweet peas come together in an easy, nourishing bowl, perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or serving alongside your favorite dishes.
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Everyday Cooking
Mediterranean
Kitchen Pace : đź•’
Servings: 4
Recipe by NAVA Kitchen
A bowl of fluffy white rice mixed with bright green peas, lightly seasoned and garnished with fresh herbs, served in a neutral ceramic dish.
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Method:

Start Cooking
  • Wash rice under cold water until mostly clear. Drain well.
  • Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil + 2 tbsp butter in a pot over medium heat.
  • Add rice and toast gently for 2–3 minutes, until grains look slightly translucent.
  • Add 4 cups water, peas, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  • Turn off heat. Place a clean kitchen towel between pot and lid, cover, and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff gently and serve warm. Bon appĂ©tit.

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Notes:

From the kitchen
  • We use jasmine rice, but this method works well with most white rice varieties.
  • Washing removes excess starch so the rice cooks fluffy, not sticky.
  • Toasting the rice adds a light, nutty aroma and helps each grain stay separate.
  • The kitchen towel absorbs steam so moisture doesn’t drip back onto the rice.
 
Make it yours
  • Use vegetable, chicken, or beef broth for a deeper flavor.
  • Any neutral oil or butter works. Add extra butter for a richer finish.
  • Add corn along with the peas for extra sweetness and color.
  • For extra texture and flavor, sautĂ© a little vermicelli or orzo before adding the rice.
 
At the table

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Nutrition:

Calories: 479 kcal | Carbohydrates: 79 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 63 mg | Potassium: 197 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 452 IU | Vitamin C: 15 mg | Calcium: 44 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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