Easy Rice and Peas

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Recipe by Nancy Tafoya

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 24, 2022

Even folks who aren't fond of vegetables will gobble up this simple-to-prepare side dish. For even more color, toss in some chopped frozen carrots.

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Easy Rice and Peas

Yield:4 servings
Prep:15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas
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Directions

  1. Bring water, butter and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and peas. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-7 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed.