Parmesan Asparagus Basmati Rice
Parmesan Asparagus Basmati Rice combines tender spears and fluffy grains with a gentle buttery richness, rounded out by nutty Parmesan. Each bite balances bright spring vegetables with a creamy finish, making it an elegant side for weeknight dinners or a fresh addition to holiday spreads.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Parmesan Asparagus Basmati Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion until it softens and becomes translucent, about 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the rice, asparagus, and stock. Cover and lower the heat to medium-low.
- 2
Stir now and then to keep the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Turn off the heat and gently stir in the Parmesan cheese and the remaining butter. Serve right away.
- Calories 281.82 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 6.2 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 45.6 g 17%
- Total Fat 7.24 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 4.62 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.41 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 94.95 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.94 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.66 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.76 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 227.4 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 22.49 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.31 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Parmesan Asparagus Basmati Rice is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 22 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Basmati Rice, Butter, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 281.82 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Parmesan Asparagus Basmati Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Basmati Rice, Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Parmesan Asparagus Basmati Rice?
- About 22 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 281.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Parmesan Asparagus Basmati Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Parmesan Asparagus Basmati Rice healthy?
- Parmesan Asparagus Basmati Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 281.82 calories and 6.2 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.62 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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