Brown rice and peas recipe

Brown rice and peas

2 ratings

Prep Time:2 mins

Cooking Time:25 mins

Serves:4 Adults

Cost:Low

This dish is quick and very simple. It uses ingredients found in the cupboard and freezer making it a great option when there’s no time to visit the supermarket

Ingredients

180g / 6½ oz. of brown rice
500ml / 17½ fl oz. of water
100g / 3½ oz. of frozen peas, defrosted
1 teaspoon of olive oil
Black pepper, to taste

Method

Boil the water in a saucepan and add the rice, follow the instructions for cooking
In a smaller pan, heat up the peas in a little water
When both are cooked, mix them together, adding olive oil and pepper to taste

What you will need

Saucepan
Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve this dish on its own or with fish, lean meat or scrambled eggs

Try adding other veg to your rice. How about sweet corn or mushrooms?

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