asparagus & basmati rice

Name: Asparagus & Basmati Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) basmati rice; 2 cup(s) water; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) canola oil; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 bunch(es) fresh asparagus, broken and cut into bite size pieces.; 2 tablespoon(s) lime or lemon juice; - salt and pepper to taste

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t d

Seaside, AZ

Updated on Apr 5, 2014

I threw this together when I needed a quick side...Turns out it was the hit of the night! This was requested twice in one week and I was happy to do it since it's just so fast and easy.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Microwave

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch fresh asparagus, broken and cut into bite size pieces.
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make asparagus & basmati rice

Step 1

In a microwaveable covered dish combine the rice, oil, salt, and water. Microwave on high for 10-12 minutes. Fluff up rice after cooking 6 minutes. Fluff up again at the end of the cooking time. Taste test rice, it should be "just under done". Not mushy.

Step 2

Toss in asparagus and butter. Cover and let the asparagus steam for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3

Squeeze on lime or lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, toss and serve.
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