Lemon Rice with Peas

Directions

Ingredients :

1 ½ cups uncooked long grain rice

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

2 tablespoons margarine

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

1 ¼ cups water

¼ cup ReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate

¼ teaspoon pepper

¾ cup frozen peas

2 tablespoons sliced almonds

toasted

Methods :

Cook and stir rice and thyme in hot margarine in medium-sized saucepan 5 minutes or until rice is lightly golden. Carefully stir in both, water, ReaLemon®, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Optional: Top with garnish for added color.