Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf

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This is an adaptation of an old Armenian recipe, and this variation is so delicious I can't stop eating it. It's a great way to stretch expensive seasonal asparagus and pricey cashews. It's great as a side dish or as a vegetarian entree.

Submitted by SABRINATEE
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Place asparagus in a separate medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender but firm.

  4. Mix asparagus and cashew halves into the rice mixture, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

249 Calories
10g Fat
35g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 173mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 131mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.