Super-Quick Brown Rice With Asparagus, Chickpeas, And Almonds Recipe

Name: Super-Quick Brown Rice With Asparagus, Chickpeas, And Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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!

1233

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups brown rice, cooked, 4 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped, divided, 1/3 cup tahini, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Super-Quick Brown Rice With Asparagus, Chickpeas, And Almonds falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Super-Quick Brown Rice With Asparagus, Chickpeas, And Almonds

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