Pea-Studded Lemon Rice with Toasted Almonds
Pea-Studded Lemon Rice with Toasted Almonds combines fluffy long-grain rice with a bright hit of lemon, mellowed by buttery richness. Sweet peas add pop and freshness, while toasted almonds lend a warm, nutty crunch in every bite. Serve it as a versatile side for weeknight dinners or alongside roast chicken or grilled fish when you want something vibrant yet comforting.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pea-Studded Lemon Rice with Toasted Almonds, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook and stir the rice and thyme in hot margarine in a medium-sized saucepan for 5 minutes, or until the rice is lightly golden. Carefully stir in both, water, ReaLemon®, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 2
Remove from the heat. Stir in the peas. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the almonds. Optional: Top with garnish for added color.
- Calories 257.06 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 6.77 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 45.12 g 16%
- Total Fat 5.21 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.0 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.49 g High --
- Cholesterol 5.26 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 254.82 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 3.48 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.54 g --
- Added Sugars 2.09 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 27.56 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.84 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 179.24 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 46.46 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 5.66 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
About This Recipe
Pea Studded Lemon Rice with Toasted Almonds is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Thyme, and Green Peas. Each serving provides about 257.06 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pea-Studded Lemon Rice with Toasted Almonds made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Thyme, Green Peas, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pea-Studded Lemon Rice with Toasted Almonds?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 257.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pea-Studded Lemon Rice with Toasted Almonds easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Pea-Studded Lemon Rice with Toasted Almonds healthy?
- Pea-Studded Lemon Rice with Toasted Almonds has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 257.06 calories and 6.77 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 254.82 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.0 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Tree Nuts, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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