Meatless Monday: Feta Mint Pea Salad with Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 c Vegetable Broth
• 3/4 c Instant Brown Rice
• 1 1/2 c Frozen Peas
• 3/4 c Sliced Green Onion
• 1/4 c Crumbled Feta Cheese
• 1/4 c Fresh, Sliced Mint
• Black Pepper to Taste

Preparation:

1. Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add instant rice and bring to a simmer.  Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.  Cook for 4 minutes.
2. Stir in frozen peas and return to a simmer over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.  Continue to cook until the peas are hot and the rice has absorbed most of the liquid (approximately 6 minutes).
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in onion, feta, mint and pepper. Cover and let set until the liquid is absorbed (approximately 3-5 minutes).
4. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

• Calories: 134
• Total Fat: 3g
• Total Carbs: 22g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 7g
• Sodium: 321mg

*Recipe Adapted from Everyday Health: http://www.EverydayHealth.com*