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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."
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This recipe has been rated 383 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup cashew halves

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Place asparagus in a separate medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender but firm.
  4. Mix asparagus and cashew halves into the rice mixture, and serve warm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 23, 2006 by SARAHWILKERSON 
I'd actually give this 4 stars as the recipe appears, but it's going to be so easy to fix that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 26, 2007 by BECKIECROCKER 
UPDATE 9-26-07: I've made this a hundred times (at least!) since my original review - I think... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 19, 2003 by MS.CHRISTY 
This pilaf is incredible, although it can do without so much butter... 2 Tablespoons would be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 19, 2006 by hope03 
Very good. Used sliced almonds as I did not have cashews, but it would have been way better... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 19, 2003 by dagny21 
This recipe is excellent as is, but it's also a great starting point for coming up with your... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 4, 2003 by JUJUDIVA 
I would have rated this a five, but I surveyed my dinner table after the meal and it was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 12, 2003 by Chris From Kent, WA 
This recipe has to be the exact duplicate of Rice A Roni. The only difference were the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 19, 2003 by STACY HH 
Delicious!! And so simple to make! I added zucchini to it because the asparagus where I shop... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 4, 2003 by JDRICKER 
Very good and easy. I increased the onion to 1/2 cup, using green onions for the additional... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 30, 2003 by Connie K 
I've been using this recipe for a few months and I like it more every time I make it. I use... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 249

  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 173mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 5.3g

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