How to Make Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf is a delectable and nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavors of asparagus and the nuttiness of cashews with fragrant basmati rice. This pilaf is a perfect side dish for any meal and also makes a wonderful main course for vegetarians. With its vibrant green color and rich flavors, it is sure to be a hit at any dinner table.

Asparagus is the star of this dish, providing a fresh and crisp texture that perfectly complements the buttery cashews. The comb...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 ¼ cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • ½ cup cashew halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Increase heat to medium, and stir in spaghetti, cooking until coated with the melted butter and lightly browned.
  • Stir onion and garlic into the saucepan, and cook about 2 minutes, until tender. Stir in jasmine rice, and cook about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and cook 20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
  • Place asparagus in a separate medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender but firm.
  • Mix asparagus and cashew halves into the rice mixture, and serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 131mg