Baked Rice and Peas

Name: Baked Rice and Peas
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice (preferably basmati); Salt and pepper; 1 1/2 cups frozen peas; 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese (about 6 ounces); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, mint, or parsley, for garnish

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Makes 4 servings 1x

Time 30 minutes

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice (preferably basmati)
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese (about 6 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, mint, or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large ovenproof pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the rice and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is glossy, about a minute.
Add 2 1/2 cups water, bring to a boil, then cover the pot and put it in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes undisturbed, then add the peas, cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and another 1⁄2 cup water (for a firmer mixture) or 3/4 cup water (if you like it a little soupier) and gently stir into the rice with a fork. Cover again and return to the oven until the rice is as tender as you like, another 5 to 10 minutes. Taste, adjust the seasoning, garnish, and serve.

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