Lemon Garlic Cooked Crabmeat

Ingredients

• 1 package (6.9 ounces) RICE-A-RONI Chicken Flavor
• 2 tablespoons of margarine, butter or spread with no trans fat
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar snap peas or pea pods
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 8 ounces chunk style imitation crabmeat
• 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1/3 cup green onion slices
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Preparation Steps

1. In a large skillet, combine rice-vermicelli mix and 2 tablespoons margarine. Saute' over medium heat until vermicelli is golden brown, stirring frequently.
2. Slowly stir in 2 1/2 cups water and Special Seasonings; bring to a boil.
3. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer 12 minutes. Stir in peas, carrots and garlic. Return to a simmer. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add crabmeat, water chestnuts and green onion. Increase heat to medium; stir and toss gently until heated through. Stir in juice and zest.

Tips and Variations

• Substitute 3 cups frozen Asian vegetable blend for the peas, carrots, water chestnuts and green onions.

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