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servings
4

WHAT YOU'LL NEED


Minute Rice^® Premium Long Grain White Rice
2 cups (500 mL)
1 cup (250 mL)		frozen peas, thawed
1 cup (250 mL)		cubed cooked ham
¼ cup (60 mL)		each prepared basil pesto, chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese
2		large tomatoes, sliced
1 tbsp (15 mL)		extra-virgin olive oil
		salt and pepper
		toasted pine nuts (optional)
		lemon rind (optional)
		Parmesan cheese (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Prepare rice according to package directions. Toss hot rice with the peas, ham, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese until well combined

Step 2: Divide the tomato slices between four serving plates. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper

Step 3: Spoon equal amounts of the rice mixture onto each plate. Garnish with toasted pine nuts, lemon rind and Parmesan (if using). Serve immediately or at room temperature

Tip:
This recipe also works great with Minute Rice^® Whole Grain Rice.