brown rice with green peas

 

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp fennel seeds (whole)
• 1 yellow onion (small, finely chopped)
• 1 cup brown rice (instant)
• 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro fresh (roughly)
• pepper
• salt

• DIRECTIONS:                                                          

  1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Add fennel seed and onion; saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in brown rice and cook 1 minute. Add 1 3/4 cups water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Stir in peas and cilantro, then season with salt and pepper.