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.
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