Rice With Carrots and Peas (Rice Cooker)

It is suggested that this rice be served with lamb. From the Rice Cooker Cookbook.

• Ready In: 53 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1⁄4 cup carrot, sliced in rounds
• 1 1⁄2 cups long grain white rice (or any flavorful white rice)
• 2  cups  beef stock
• 1  tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 cup  frozen peas
• 1  tablespoon  almonds, chopped

Directions

1. Melt 1 TBSP of butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the carrots and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.
3. Place rice in rice cooker bowl.
4. Add beef stock, parsley, thyme, peas and sauteed carrots; stir to combine.
5. Close cover; set to regular cycle.
6. When machine switches to Keep Warm cycle, let the rice steam for 10 minutes.
7. Fluff rice with wooden or plastic rice paddle or wooden spoon.
8. This rice will hold for 1-2 hours on Keep Warm cycle.
9. When ready to serve, add remaining 1 TBSP butter and almonds; stir to distribute.
10. Serve immediately.