Add flavor to a simple rice recipes by creating this easy rice pilaf. Rice pilaf with peas and cashews is an eye pleasing and delicious side dish!
Ingredients:
1 cup long grain enriched rice
1/4 cup minced onion
2 teaspoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 (10-ounce) package frozen green peas
1/4 cup lightly salted roasted cashews
Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
Cooking Instructions:
In a large skillet with a lid, saute rice and onion in the butter until onion is almost translucent. Add chicken broth and seasoned salt, bring to a boil, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in frozen peas and cashews, re-cover and let stand 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired.
Yields: 6 servings
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