Rice & Black Eyed Pea Salad

Name: Rice & Black Eyed Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil, divided; 1 cup regular rice; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 cups water; 4 tsp. Knorr® Granulated Bouillon Chicken Flavor divided; 1 can (15 oz.) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 thinly sliced green onions; 2 tbsp. lime juice; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

Preparation Time15 mins Cooking Time25 mins Makes 4 servings

Cook up Knorr’s delicious Rice & Black Eyed Pea Salad made with a few simple ingredients. A recipe that’s quick and easy to make but flavorful to eat!

Ingredients List

3 tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
1 cup regular rice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups water
4 tsp. Knorr® Granulated Bouillon Chicken Flavor divided
1 can (15 oz.) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 thinly sliced green onions
2 tbsp. lime juice
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 3-quart saucepot over medium heat and cook rice, stirring frequently, 2 minutes or until golden. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add water and Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

2. Turn rice onto jelly-roll pan and spread evenly; chill 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Stir in rice. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Garnish, if desired, with chopped fresh mint or cilantro.