Risi Bisi – Slow Cooker Rice And Peas
The first time I tried Risi Bisi I was hooked.
It is a traditional venetian dish of rice and fresh peas cooked in chicken broth for a flavor and fluffy texture like no other I have tasted.
This is without a doubt my favorite rice and peas recipe to prepare and guess what guys I make it in the crock pot slow cooker.
Yep, slow cooker rice as a side dish to dinner that easy and inexpensive.
I prefer fresh peas but considering the time of year and price of produce I often use just a good old bag of peas from the freezer.
Here ya go my EASY CROCKPOTS MAMA Recipe for Risi Bisi or simply rice and peas:
Risi Bisi – (Rice and Peas)
Crock Pot Slow Cooker – Recipe Book
Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) chicken broth
- 1/3 cup water
- 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Directions:
1. Combine rice, onion and garlic in the crock pot slow cooker.
2. Bring broth and water to a boil in small saucepan. Stir broth mixture, Italian seasoning and basil into rice mixture.
3. Cover and cook on low 2 to 3 hours or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Add peas. Cover and cook on low 1 hour. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle with pine nuts if desired.
This a great side dish to complete beef, chicken, pork and fish.