Basil Peas & Mushroom Pilaf
Ready In: 25 mins
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 carrot, sliced (1/2 cup)
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 green onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (1/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, snipped or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (8 7/8ounce) package cooked long-grain rice
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- fresh basil, leaved (to garnish)
Directions
- In medium saucepan, cook carrot, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Add frozen peas. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, covered, about 5 minutes more or until carrot and peas are crisp-tender. Drain in a colander; set aside.
- In the same saucepan, cook mushrooms and green onions in hot butter until tender. Stir in smipped basil, salt, and pepper. Return carrot and peas to saucepan along with rice; heat through. Sprinke with parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and additional fresh basil.
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