Fragrant Saffron Rice

• 2 (8.5-ounce) packages microwaveable precooked basmati rice (such as Uncle Ben's Ready Rice)
• Cooking spray
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup frozen petite green peas
• 1 (.035-ounce) envelope flavoring and coloring for yellow rice (such as Vigo)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1. Microwave rice according to package directions.
2. While rice cooks, heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add green peas; saute 1 minute or until peas are thoroughly heated.
3. Place rice in a large bowl; stir in sauteed vegetables, rice flavoring and coloring, salt, and crushed red pepper. Toss well. Sprinkle with almonds.

basmati rice, cooking spray, red onion, garlic, frozen petite green peas, rice, salt, red pepper, almonds

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fragrant-saffron-rice (may not work)