Asian Meatball and Rice Toss

While I was standing in line at the store, I found the Pillsbury hambuger cookbook. I know this isn't real Asian cooking, but I thought it was pretty good. The frozen meatballs really made it quick.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1 (6 7/8ounce) package beef flavored Rice-A-Roni
• 3  cups water
• 1⁄3 cup  lawry's  sesame and ginger marinade
• 1 (16 ounce) package  frozen cooked  meatballs, thawed
• 1  cup  julienne-cut carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  halved snow peas
• 3  tablespoons  dry roasted peanuts
• 3  tablespoons  chopped green onions

Directions

1. Melt margarine in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
2. Stir in rice and vermicelli from box.
3. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Add water and marinade and rice seasoning packet.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce to a medium-low heat.
7. Add meatballs and carrots.
8. Cover and cook 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring every few minutes.
9. Stir in pea pods.
10. Cook uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes, or until pods are crisp tender.
11. Garnish each serving with peanuts and green onions.