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
- 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
- Protein 6.2 g Moderate
- Carbs 45.6 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.24 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.62 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 18.41 mg Moderate
- Sodium 94.95 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.94 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.64 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 65.2 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.76 mg Low Source
- Potassium 227.4 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 22.49 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.31 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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