Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Paleo, Dairy Free, Vegan
Lundberg Family Farms produces this rice in an ecofriendly, sustainable manner and it is certified GMO free. Jasmine rice is an aromatic long grain rice originally grown only in Thailand. While cooking, this exotic rice fills your kitchen with a delicate scent. The grains cook up moist and tender with a soft texture and delicious flavor – use it as a side dish or in pilafs and desserts.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup minced shallots
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 cup jasmine rice, well rinsed
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2½ Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup roughly chopped parsley
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ⅓ cup lightly toasted sunflower seeds
- ½ pound sugar snap peas, left whole or cut into halves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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In a deep saucepan over moderate heat, sauté the shallots in 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil until soft but not brown. Add the rice and continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring regularly. Add the minced garlic, mix in and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and continue to cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 14 to 16 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, partially covered, for 5 minutes. Gently fluff the rice with a fork and pour into a large bowl to cool completely.
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Add the lemon zest, juice, parsley, bell pepper, sugar snap peas, sunflower seeds, remaining 1 Tablespoon of olive oil, and salt & pepper to the rice and gently stir to combine.