Colorful Rice Medley

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion in butter for 1 minute. Add rice and red pepper; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned.

Stir in the broth, wine, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir in peas; cover and simmer 3-5 minutes longer or until rice is tender and peas are heated through. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Yield: 6 servings.

155 cal, 3g fat, 281mg sodium, 24g carb, 2g fiber