Sugar Snap Peas and Rice

 

1 1/2

cups water

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

2/3

cup uncooked regular brown rice

1

teaspoon vegetable oil

1/2

cup chopped onion (1 medium)

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1

medium red bell pepper, seeded, cut into thin bite-size strips

2

cups Green Giant® SELECT® frozen sugar snap peas

2

tablespoons water

• 1 In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water, the salt and thyme to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender.
• 2 In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is tender. Add bell pepper, peas and 2 tablespoons water; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender.
• 3 Stir in cooked rice mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.