Name: Asparagus pilaf recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 250g brown basmati rice; 1 bundle asparagus; 30g unsalted butter; 1 onion diced; 2 cloves garlic; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 stick cinnamon; 3 cloves; 2 cardamom pods; 700ml chicken / veg stock; juice 1/2 lemon; 3 tbsp flat leaf parsley chopped; Salt and pepper for seasoning

Nutrition Per Portion

RDA

Calories

343 Kcal

17%

Fat

7 g

10%

Saturated Fat

4 g

20%

Salt

0.5 g

Salt

0.5 g

By Jessica Dady

published 2 July 2019

A mouth-watering meal for all the family to enjoy. Using fresh asparagus and healthy brown basmati rice, this dish is the perfect healthy option

Ingredients

250g brown basmati rice
1 bundle asparagus
30g unsalted butter
1 onion diced
2 cloves garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 stick cinnamon
3 cloves
2 cardamom pods
700ml chicken / veg stock
juice 1/2 lemon
3 tbsp flat leaf parsley chopped
Salt and pepper for seasoning

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Method

Rinse the rice and leave to soak for 10 minutes. Trim the ends of the asparagus then cut into 3-4 pieces.
Melt the butter in a large pan then add the onion, garlic, thyme and spices and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the rice and cook for a further minute, then pour the boiling stock into the pan, cover with a piece of tin foil and place on a tight fitting lid. Cook over a low heat for 25-30 minutes.
Place the asparagus spears into the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, season with salt and pepper then a squeeze of lemon juice. Sprinkle over the parsley.

Top Tip for making Asparagus pilaf

You can make this meal in one pot! That way you have less washing up to do, and more time to put your feet up!

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Jessica Dady is Food Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to kitchen appliances, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends some of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family including her two lucky children.