Super-Quick Brown Rice With Asparagus, Chickpeas, and Almonds |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This has been a crowd-pleaser many times over, even with people who don't like asparagus. It's tasty served at any temperature, making it a great addition to a potluck meal. Ingredients:
3 cups brown rice, cooked |
4 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped, divided |
1/3 cup tahini |
1 teaspoon lemon zest |
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed |
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
2 tablespoons hot water |
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided |
14 ounces chickpeas, drained and dried |
1 medium yellow onion, chopped |
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch segments |
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. Pop Trader Joe's frozen brown rice in the microwave, or make a batch of rice the traditional way.
2. While rice is cooking, make the dressing by whisking together half of the chopped garlic, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 3 tbs. olive oil.
3. Add the hot water to thin a bit, and then 2 teaspoons salt. Set aside.
4. Add 3 tbs. olive oil to a big skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the pan.
5. Be sure the chickpeas are completely dry, or they'll spit at you during this next step!
6. Add the chickpeas and a sprinkling of salt. Let the beans saute for a couple minutes, until they get a toasty little crust on them.
7. Add remaining garlic and onions. Stir for a minute.
8. Stir in the asparagus with another pinch or two of salt, then cover with a lid for a minute to steam until the asparagus softens a touch.
9. Uncover and stir in the rice and almond slivers, reserving a few almonds for garnish.
10. Adjust seasonings, adding more salt if needed.
11. Serve family-style in a big bowl drizzled with a few tablespoons of the tahini dressing, letting each person add more dressing to their tastes.
12. Watch as this magical concoction disappears before your eyes!
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