Minted Peas & Rice with Feta

Makes: 4 servings, 3/4 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup instant brown rice
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, (6 ounces)
• 3/4 cup sliced scallions
• 1/4 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced fresh mint
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

• PREPARATION

  1. Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add rice and bring to a simmer; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in peas and return to a simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the peas are hot and the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in scallions, feta, mint and pepper. Cover and let stand until the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes.

  NUTRITION

  Per serving: 134 calories; 3 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 8 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars;7 g protein; 4 g fiber; 321 mg sodium; 203 mg potassium.
  Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (30% daily value), Iron (15% dv).
  Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2
  Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 lean meat
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