Brown Rice with Minted Green Peas

I served this super healthy rice dish with the lentils I made yesterday. I love when I am able to make very flavorful dishes that are good for you. Especially when I am feeding my daughter and husband. As the cook in the family, I feel responsible for feeding them delicious and healthy food. I want to make sure my daughter grows up learning healthy eating habits.

This takes absolutely no time at all. I had cooked brown rice in the fridge so it didn’t take me long at all. You can also use the frozen brown rice available at Trader Joes. I always have some on hand. It is great for a quick meal.

For this dish, all I did was saute a shallot in some olive oil. I then added some sweet, frozen peas and chopped mint. The rice came next with a bit of salt. That it- all done. It was delicious with the brown lentils. It was a healthy meal we all enjoyed…

• 2 cups perfectly cooked brown rice

• 1 cup frozen petit peas
• 1 medium shallot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
• Salt
• ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil and add the shallot. Saute on medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the frozen peas and sauté for about 10 minutes till the peas are thawed out and heated through. Add the salt and chopped mint. Add the brown rice and mix well. Serve with lentils or as a side dish with chicken or fish.