Brown Rice with Peas and Cilantro

Name: Brown Rice with Peas and Cilantro
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon whole fennel seed; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 cup instant brown rice; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro; Salt and pepper

Recipe photo courtesy of Andrew Purcell

This easy side is particularly great with roast pork or chicken curry.

Source: Everyday Food, September 2012

Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon whole fennel seed
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 cup instant brown rice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Add fennel seed and onion; saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in brown rice and cook 1 minute. Add 1 3/4 cups water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Stir in peas and cilantro, then season with salt and pepper.