Rice pilaf with peas

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Rice
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 Onion, chopped
2 Bay leaves
1 small Piece cinnamon
1 teaspoon Salt
1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Peas
4 cups Water or stock
1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped
Tomato slices
Cucumber slices

Directions

Wash rice & leave to soak for half an hour. Allow to drain. Heat oil in a pot & fry onion till it becomes translucent. Add bay leaves, cinnamon, salt, pepper & rice. Cook until the rice grains become opaque, stirring occasionally. Add peas & stir together until the peas are well coated in oil. Add 4 c water or stock. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer over a low heat until the rice is tender (15 to 20 minutes). Serve with the garnish.

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