Asparagus & Almond Rice
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 T butter1/4 cup slivered almonds.1 cup long grain brown rice1 small can of chicken stock1 bunch of asparagus
Makes 4, 1cup Servings.
In medium pan, melt 1T butter over medium heat. Put in slivered almonds and toast for 2-3 minutes. Then add 1 cup of long grain brown rice and toast 1 more minute. Add the 2 cups (1 small can) of broth and stir. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes (until most of the liquid is absorbed. While rice is cooking, rinse the asparagus bunch. Trim off the spears so that only the top 4 inches are left. You will cut them up in small pieces, cutting on the bias. When rice is done cooking, stir and add asparagus and cover again, cooking about 2-4 minutes longer. Turn off heat and stir again. Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LJK8959.
In medium pan, melt 1T butter over medium heat. Put in slivered almonds and toast for 2-3 minutes. Then add 1 cup of long grain brown rice and toast 1 more minute. Add the 2 cups (1 small can) of broth and stir. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes (until most of the liquid is absorbed. While rice is cooking, rinse the asparagus bunch. Trim off the spears so that only the top 4 inches are left. You will cut them up in small pieces, cutting on the bias. When rice is done cooking, stir and add asparagus and cover again, cooking about 2-4 minutes longer. Turn off heat and stir again. Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LJK8959.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 143.7
- Total Fat: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 315.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 17.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Protein: 6.5 g
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