Best Asparagus Basmati Rice Recipes

Basmati Asparagus Rice image

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Steps:

Rince rice under running water until water runs clear.
Bring chicken stock, salt, water and garlic clove to boil in a large saucepan.
Add rice and return to boil, stirring lightly.
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid adsorbed.
Clean and slice on a bias the asparagus into 1/2 inch pieces.
Remove sauce pan from heat, immediately add asparagus and orange zest.
Cover and allow asparagus to steam while rice cools about 5-8 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Asparagus & Basmati Rice image

Provided by t d

Categories Rice Sides

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c basmati rice
2 c water
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp canola oil
2 Tbsp butter
1 bunch fresh asparagus, broken and cut into bite size pieces.
2 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

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.
2. Toss in asparagus and butter. Cover and let the asparagus steam for 2-3 minutes.
3. Squeeze on lime or lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, toss and serve.