SWEET TEA RICE with Jalapeño, peaches and pecans

Sweet Tea Rice with Jalapeño, Peaches, and Pecans

Hands-on Time

10 Mins

Total Time

25 Mins

Yield

Makes 6 servings

Don't let the name fool you. Sweet Tea Rice with Jalapeno, Peaches, and Pecans is a quick and easy side or main dish that is packed full of sweet, spicy, and nutty crunch.

Ingredients

2 cups sweetened tea 

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

2 tablespoons butter 

1/2 cup chopped pecans 

1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 

1 large fresh peach, peeled and diced 

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

How to Make It

Step 1

Bring tea to a boil in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat; stir in rice and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until tea is absorbed and rice is tender.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add pecans, and cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted and fragrant. Add jalapeño, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in hot cooked rice, diced fresh peach, chives, 1/4 tsp. salt, and pepper.