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I’m wishing you lovely, long spring days and easy side dishes like this spring rice pilaf. I don’t know about you, but spring hits and I’m like, “Gimme ALL the asparagus!
Cook for 5 minutes and drain excess water. When the rice is 10 minutes form being finished bring 1/3 cup water to boil add asparagus and peas. Uncover, add peas, then turn off heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp butter in a large pan over medium high heat. Add vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 20 minutes. You need to get slender asparagus for this. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Read my disclosure policy.
One of my favorite seasonal combos is asparagus and peas. Preferably with some perfectly painted toenails to gaze down upon… OK, now I’m just getting greedy! @fridgetofork. Add rice and stir to get it mixed with the onion and coated in the oils. *. But mixing them into this one-pot spring rice pilaf and finishing it with some Parmesan cheese and pine nuts for a rich, nutty finish is just taking it over the top. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Such a great hit of freshness at the end and pairs so well with the veggies. Allow rice to cook absorbing flavors for a few minutes. Add vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 20 minutes. Add rice and stir to get it mixed with the onion and coated in the oils. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and basil. Your email address will not be published. I’ve made it both ways and while they add a great nutty flavor and a good crunch, the rice pilaf delicious even without them. Stir peas and asparagus into the rice and season pilaf with salt and pepper to taste. And basil mixed in for good measure. Once rice is finished cooking, add veggies, parsley, butter and lemon zest. Plus, this side dish goes great with so many dishes – grilled or baked chicken, roasted fish or pork chops. Add trimmed asparagus on top of the rice in the pot then cover and cook another 10 minutes. Now add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add 1 tbsp oil to pan and sauté asparagus and peas for another 5 minutes. Please read my. Sauté shallots and garlic about 3 minutes, add white wine. You need to get the slender asparagus for this. I’m mom to two great boys and married to my best friend! Uncover, add peas, then turn off heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. I’ve made it both ways and while they add a great nutty flavor and a good crunchy texture on top, the rice pilaf is delicious even without them. Add chicken or vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 20 minutes.
2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth), 1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1/2-inch long pieces. Pine nuts, however, are optional. SUCCESS! Sign up for new recipes and you'll get my FREE e-cookbook, Easy Weeknight Dinners! It would be super yummy with my 3-ingredient easy balsamic pork tenderloin.
PSIsPRING RICE PILAF WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS. I spend my time developing recipes that my family and friends will love and then I share them with you!