Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    virgin olive oil
   1      small         onion -- chopped
     3/4  cup           brown basmati rice -- soaked 2 hours
     1/4  cup           dry white wine
     1/4  teaspoon      dried leaf thyme -- crushed
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
   2      cups          chicken broth or
                        vegetable stock
     1/2  cup           dice red bell pepper
   2      tablespoons   grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

In a medium-size non-stick saucepan, heat oil, heat oil and saute onion until softened. Rinse and drain rice. Add to saucepan and brown. Add wine, thyme, pepper and broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until rice. Add peas and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cheese and serve.