Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup frozen English peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • Sliced green onion tops (optional)

Method

  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook until tender.
  • Stir broth and next 3 ingredients into vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Add peas and 1/2 cup green onions; toss gently. Garnish with green onion tops, if desired.