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Basmati Asparagus Rice
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
Easy way to combine your veggies with your sides...
Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove
3/4 lb asparagus
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Directions:
1. Rince rice under running water until water runs clear.
2. Bring chicken stock, salt, water and garlic clove to boil in a large saucepan.
3. Add rice and return to boil, stirring lightly.
4. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid adsorbed.
5. Clean and slice on a bias the asparagus into 1/2 inch pieces.
6. Remove sauce pan from heat, immediately add asparagus and orange zest.
7. Cover and allow asparagus to steam while rice cools about 5-8 minutes.
8. Serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com