Description
A festive and flavorful rice dish perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of long-grain rice
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of diced carrots
- 1 cup of diced celery
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1/2 cup of chopped onions
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add carrots and celery, cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and thyme, cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add peas, fluff rice with a fork, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats.
- You can add cranberries for a sweet touch.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: christmas rice, festive rice dish, holiday rice recipe