Rice Pilaf With Asparagus
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains, Meats | Asparagus, Not sent, Onions, Rice, Side dishes | 4 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1/4 | c | Unsalted butter |
| 1 | Onion, finely chopd | |
| 1 | Clove garlic, minced | |
| 1 | c | Long-grain or converted rice |
| 1 3/4 | c | Chicken broth |
| 1 | lb | Asparagus, trimmed peeled |
| cut in 1" pieces | ||
| 2 | T | Chopped fresh parsley |
INSTRUCTIONS
In a 3 quart round casserole, combine butter, onion and garlic. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Microwave on High for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender, but not brown. Stir in rice, coating every grain. Stir in broth. Recover and microwave on High for 4-6 minutes, or until boiling. Microwave on Medium for 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus. Microwave on Medium for 2-5 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Stir in parsley. Recover and let stand for 5 minutes. MC formatting and posted on kitmailbox by bobbi744@sojourn.com NOTES : We loved this dish. Delicious served with grilled salmon and portobello mushrooms. Recipe by: Lansing State Journal Posted to Kitmailbox by Roberta Banghart <bobbi744@sojourn.com> on Jun 25, 1997
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 137
Calories From Fat: 109
Total Fat: 12.3g
Cholesterol: 30.5mg
Sodium: 646.1mg
Potassium: 302.3mg
Carbohydrates: 3.6g
Fiber: 1.2g
Sugar: <1g
Protein: 4.4g