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2Bleu's Lemony Rice With Peas Risi E Bisi Recipe

This vibrant and refreshing 10-minute Risi e Bisi recipe is the perfect side dish! A zesty blend of lemony rice, sweet peas, and crunchy nuts (walnuts, pecans, pine nuts, or sunflower seeds – your choice!), it's a delightful accompaniment to grilled fish, roasted meats, or even as a light vegetarian meal. A fantastic way to use up leftover rice, this recipe is bursting with flavor and easy to customize.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 436.4 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 2Bleu's Lemony Rice With Peas Risi E Bisi

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

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How to Make 2Bleu's Lemony Rice With Peas Risi E Bisi

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add all but 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions (about 1/4 cup).
  3. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add 1 1/2 cups cooked rice and sauté until heated through, about 4 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 cup frozen peas, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Sauté for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  7. Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (or your preferred nut) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

14g

Carbs

28g

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