Creamy Rice with Peas and Herbs

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this comforting and flavorful Creamy Rice with Peas and Herbs. Featuring tender long-grain rice simmered in vegetable broth, the dish is brought to life with a rich blend of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and vibrant peas. A medley of fresh parsley and thyme adds a fragrant herbal touch, while finely minced garlic and onions lend a savory depth of flavor. Perfectly creamy yet light, this one-pot recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an irresistible side or a standalone meal option. Serve it warm, topped with extra herbs and Parmesan for an elegant finish. A must-try for lovers of comforting, herbaceous dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2.5 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat it in the butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the rice, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the broth is fully absorbed.

Step 6

Once the rice is cooked, stir in the heavy cream, thawed peas, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is creamy and the peas are heated through.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped parsley and thyme leaves, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest for 2-3 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Step 9

Serve the creamy rice warm, garnished with additional chopped herbs and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1265.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1452.0

Total Fat 82.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 222mg	0%
Sodium 3322.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 646.7mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1829.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.4%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 36.3%