Minty Peas And Rice

Babyment

Suitable for: 6 months to 8 months old baby

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (try pacific natural organic!)
• 3/4 cup instant brown rice
• 1 1/2 cups frozen or fresh peas (170 g)
• 3/4 cup sliced scallions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation and Cooking Method:

Step 1: Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add rice and bring to a simmer; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 4 minutes.

Step 2: Stir in peas and return to a simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the peas are hot and the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 6 minutes.

Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in scallions, mint and pepper. Cover and let stand until the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutritional Value of 100g of Peas:

Nutritional Value of 1 cup (195 g) of Brown Rice:

Benefits of Minty Peas And Rice:

Peas are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful natural water-soluble antioxidant. It can help your baby's body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.

It also contains high amounts of vitamin A. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient required for maintaining healthy membranes, skin, and eyesight.

Potassium in peas is good for maintaining healthy blood pressure, helps with your baby's muscle function and heart rhythm.

Peas also contain many minerals such as iron, copper, zinc, and manganese.

Brown rice is high in manganese, which is essential for healthy bones. Manganese also reduces the symptoms of asthma and is a powerful, energy-providing antioxidant.

Brown rice is also high in many beneficial minerals such as phosphorus and high in fiber.