Lemon Rice With Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons margarine
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup ReaLemon(R) lemon juice from concentrate
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Cook and stir rice and thyme in hot margarine in medium-sized saucepan 5 minutes or until rice is lightly golden. Carefully stir in both, water, ReaLemon(R), and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Optional: Top with garnish for added color.