Garden To Table: Brown Rice Pilaf with Peas and Spearmint

The mint really makes this easy recipe! Makes 6 - 8 servings.

The mint really makes this easy recipe! Makes 6 - 8 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups brown rice

  • 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon

  • one onion chopped

  • 15oz bag of frozen peas

  • 2 oz feta

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh spearmint

  • ½ tsp grated lemon zest

Method:

Cook brown rice according to directions, stirring 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base into the boiling water.

In large pot, sauté onion. Remove from heat.

Cook frozen peas in microwave according to directions. Mix into the chopped onions.

Mix together a generous amount of chopped fresh spearmint, feta cheese, crumbled, and at least ½ tsp grated lemon zest (I used more).

When rice is done, put everything together in the large pot. Toss and serve.

Can be reheated or can be eaten cold as a salad.