Best Rice And Asparagus With Onions Recipes

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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.

Provided by SABRINATEE

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 172.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

LEMON-ASPARAGUS RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 a

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion (1/2-inch dice)
1 1/2 cups long-grained white rice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemon slice (1 inch thick)
1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
1 pound fresh asparagus

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan, add the onion, and cook until the onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and toast the grains, stirring occasionally, until the rice begins to look opaque (bright white), about 4 minutes. Add the water, butter, lemon slice, and lemon zest, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice off the tough ends of the asparagus stalks and discard them. Cut the spears on a diagonal into 1-inch lengths. Fill a large non-reactive pot with a steamer rack with 1/2 inch water, place the pot over medium heat, and bring the water to a simmer. Add the asparagus, cover, and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the cooked rice to a serving bowl and toss in the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

PARMESAN ASPARAGUS RICE



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A simple buttery asparagus rice dish topped with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Basmati Rice - cooks in 10 minutes
2 cups vegetable stock
1 small sweet onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened and turning translucent, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the rice, asparagus, and stock. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and gently stir in the Parmesan cheese and remaining butter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 276.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

RICE WITH ONIONS



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium-size onions (8 ounces total), peeled and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 cups extra-long-grain white rice
4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan or sturdy casserole dish, heat the butter and oil. When hot, add the onions, and saute over medium to high heat 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the thyme, bay leaves and rice, mixing until the rice is coated with butter and oil.
  • Add the chicken stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a strong boil, stirring occasionally, over high heat. Then reduce the heat to very low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook about 20 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and remove bay leaf. Serve immediately with mussels.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 345, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 628 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM RICE MEDLEY



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With tons of veggies and flavorful rice, this simple dish has all your sides covered. Hearty and filling, this, paired with chicken or the pork chops here, is the only side you'll need. Vary the basil depending on how sweet you like your meals. Pat Habiger - Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
2/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup julienned zucchini
1/3 cup julienned carrot
2/3 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Pour broth into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the mushrooms, zucchini and carrot; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add asparagus and basil; cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. , In a small serving bowl, combine the rice, asparagus mixture, cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ASPARAGUS FRIED RICE



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We often have fried rice in various guises, either as accompaniment or as a one-dish light meal. In this version, fresh asparagus gives nuttiness and crisp texture that cannot be achieved with the canned product. TIP: 1. It is essential for the cooked rice to be loose-grained. Either pre-wash the rice in cold water to remove the free starch or allow cooked rice to cool to room temperature and then fluff with two-pronged fork. Attempting the latter with unwashed warm rice will result in a sticky mush. Cooking time does not include cooking the rice as this step can be done in advance. 2. A non-stick or seasoned carbon steel wok is most suitable for stir-frying rice. VARIATIONS: 1. Replace the asparagus with chopped mushrooms, fresh peppers, bacon, ham, canned tuna or any other ingredient, or any combination. Also add scrambled raw egg to the rice while constantly stirring in final stages of frying for added flavour. 2. Replace red onion with white, green or spring, or shallots as and when available. 3. Spiciness is varied by adding more or less crushed chillies and using fresh green or red chillies add to colour. 4. Rice can be cooked in any stock of your choice, or add two teaspoonsful of any soup powder mix to the water in which the rice is cooked to achieve subtle variations in taste.

Provided by GT in SA

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked rice, cooked in
chicken stock
1 cup green asparagus spear, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)
1 teaspoon red chile, crushed (optional)
salt & pepper
3 tablespoons yellow margarine (for frying) or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Stir-fry onion, garlic and asparagus in oil or butter over high heat until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  • Add cooked rice and chillies and stir-fry until rice is heated through.
  • Season to taste.
  • Serve hot.

ASPARAGUS ONION CASSEROLE



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This asparagus casserole goes great with just about any meal. I've prepared it ahead of time, then popped it in the oven so it's ready with the meal. -Judy Fleetwood, Beulah, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces or 2 packages (10 ounces each) asparagus cuts, thawed
2 medium onions, sliced
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute asparagus and onions in 1 tablespoon of butter until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat. Add the cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. Pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ASPARAGUS PILAF RICE



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Make and share this Asparagus Pilaf Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Lemon

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon basil or 1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 cup long grain rice
1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 asparagus, cut in pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Steps:

  • In a casserole, heat oil at medium heat. Add onion and tarragon, and cook, stirring from time to time, for about 3 minutes or until onion has soften. Add rice and stir.
  • Add vegetable stock, water and salt. Reduce to low heat, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add asparagus, cover and keep cooking for about 10 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has absorbed. Add lemon juice and pepper and stir with a fork.

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