Creamy Rice with Peas and Herbs
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this comforting and flavorful Creamy Rice with Peas and Herbs. Featuring tender long-grain rice simmered in vegetable broth, the dish is brought to life with a rich blend of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and vibrant peas. A medley of fresh parsley and thyme adds a fragrant herbal touch, while finely minced garlic and onions lend a savory depth of flavor. Perfectly creamy yet light, this one-pot recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an irresistible side or a standalone meal option. Serve it warm, topped with extra herbs and Parmesan for an elegant finish. A must-try for lovers of comforting, herbaceous dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2.5 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat it in the butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the rice, stirring frequently.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the broth is fully absorbed.
Once the rice is cooked, stir in the heavy cream, thawed peas, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is creamy and the peas are heated through.
Stir in the chopped parsley and thyme leaves, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest for 2-3 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Serve the creamy rice warm, garnished with additional chopped herbs and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.7 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.4 g | 237% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 3322 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.4 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.4 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 647 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1829 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
