Ten Minute Tasty Asparagus and Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Ten Minute Tasty Asparagus and Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch segments; 3 cups pre- cooked brown rice; 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted; fine grain sea salt; 1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped; ¼ cup tahini; 1 lemon, zest of; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons hot water; ½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch segments
3 cups pre- cooked brown rice
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
fine grain sea salt
1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
¼ cup tahini
1 lemon, zest of
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons hot water
½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt

1
Make the dressing by whisking together the garlic, tahini, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil.
2
Add the hot water to thin a bit and then the salt.
3
Set aside.
4
Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Swirl the oil around to coat the pan, then add the chickpeas and sprinkling of salt.
6
Let the beans saute there for about 5 minutes.
7
They will hiss and pop over high heat so be careful.
8
Add the garlic and onions.
9
Stir for a minute.
10
Stir in the asparagus with another pinch or two of salt, cover with a lid for 1 - 2 minutes to steam, do not overcook.
11
Uncover and stir in the rice and almond slivers, reserving a few almonds for garnish.
12
Taste and add more salt if needed.
13
Serve with a few tablespoons of the tahini dressing.

1050

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ten Minute Tasty Asparagus and Brown Rice 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.

Ten Minute Tasty Asparagus and Brown Rice

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