Meatballs and Rice

Honey-Thyme Roasted Carrots
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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 (32-oz) pkg frozen fully cooked meatballs
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen green peas
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions; keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, cook meatballs according to package directions.
  3. Cook peas in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and tender. Add milk, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder; cook 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in rice and meatballs; sprinkle with onions.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 8 carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together carrots, oil, honey, and thyme on a lightly greased rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Bake 25 minutes or until browned and tender.

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