Ham and Brown Rice by CK
14 oz can low sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 cups cooked chopped ham
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups frozen peas
In a skillet, combine broth, ham and garlic. Heat to boiling. Stir in rice and black pepper. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Unocover; add peas and cook about 4 minutes more until rice is tender and peas are hot. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top if desired. Serve immediately. This recipe is easy to double and freeze.