Tuna Lemon Rice with Green Peas

This tasty tuna lemon rice with green peas recipe is full of flavors! It's a way to turn a simple and easy rice recipe into a quick meal for a family dinner!

It's a very versatile meal, to which you can add other types of ingredients, such as carrots, corn, bacon, cherry tomatoes or pieces of boiled egg. Try adding one at a time to see which ingredient best suits your taste!

Simple and tasty recipes for a Quick dinner on the busiest days of the week: Carne à Brás (Ground meat, potatoes and eggs), Steaks with creamy sauce, Shrimp rice or this Spaghetti with fresh sausage and bacon.

HOW TO MAKE TUNA LEMON RICE WITH GREEN PEAS

Step 1: Drain and flake the tuna with a fork. Set aside.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, add the chopped onion, peas, minced garlic and the olive oil. Stir and cook over medium-low heat for about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Add the rice and season with lemon juice, lemon zest and salt.

Step 4: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once it starts to boil, reduce to low heat and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 5: Turn off the heat, add the tuna and mix well into the rice. Serve immediately.

RECIPE TIPS

1. We usually use long-grain rice or medium-grain rice but you can use another type of rice. Long-grain rice is looser while medium-grain rice is creamier and absorb much more the flavors.

2. Always cook the rice with the pan covered and over low heat to prevent the rice from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.

3. Another thing we usually do is to cook the rice with chicken broth to give the rice even more flavor (if you cook the rice with chicken broth, reduce the amount of salt).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it takes to cook rice?
The cooking time for rice may vary depending on the type of rice and cooking method. For long grain rice, 10 to 12 minutes and about 13 to 15 minutes for medium grain rice.

Note: This cooking time is after boiling. After boiling, cook the rice over low heat.

Can I store it in the refrigerator?
Yes, you can store it in the refrigerator! Let the rice cool to room temperature and place it in an airtight container. You can store the rice in the refrigerator for up to 1 to 2 days. Do not store it for longer because of the lemon.

Tuna Lemon Rice with Green Peas

This tuna lemon rice with green peas is a quick and easy recipe with a delicious mix of flavors! It's ready to serve in just 30 minutes!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:30-minute dinner ideas, Fish, Main dishes, Quick & easy, Recipes, Rice
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:5 m
Cook Time:25 m
Total Time:30 m
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INGREDIENTS
• 250 grams (9 ounces) canned tuna
• 200 grams (1 cup) long-grain rice
• Juice of one lemon
• Zest of one lemon
• 1 medium onion
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 150 grams (1 cup) frozen green peas
• 500 ml (about 2 cups) chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drain and flake the tuna with a fork. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, add the chopped onion, peas, minced garlic and the olive oil. Stir and cook over medium-low heat for about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the rice and season with lemon juice, lemon zest and salt.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts to boil, reduce to low heat and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat, add the tuna and mix well into the rice. Serve immediately.
Tuna Lemon Rice with Green Peas
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 715
Total Fat 33 g(42%)
Saturated Fat 5 g(26%)
Cholesterol 31 mg(10%)
Sodium 171 mg(7%)
Total Carbohydrate 68.5 g(25%)
Protein 36.5 g