Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups water
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1 1/4 cups jasmine rice, rinsed well,drained or 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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6 green onions, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of
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1/2 cup shelled fresh peas or 1/2 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Combine 1 3/4 cups water, rice, and salt in large saucepan.
- Cook until just cooked-- do not overcook.
- Fluff with fork.
- Cool.
- Cook peas in medium saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute.
- Drain.
- Rinse under cold water.
- Drain.
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add all but 2 tablespoons green onions; sauté 30 seconds.
- Add rice and sauté until heated through, stirring to break pieces, about 4 minutes.
- Add peas, lemon juice, parsley, and lemon peel.
- Sauté 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Garnish with remaining green onions and serve immediately.