Creamy Rice with Asparagus

Name: Creamy Rice with Asparagus
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 710 milliliters (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 12 ounces); 0 teaspoons black pepper; 1 Tbsp butter; 2 larges eggs; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh basil; 59 milliliters chopped fresh chives, divided; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 237 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 355 milliliters uncooked long-grain rice; 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 710 milliliters water

Creamy Rice with Asparagus might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 430 calories, 19g of protein, and 12g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up asparagus, water, salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lemon rind you could follow this main course with the Lemon-Almond Cake with Lemon Curd Filling as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 3 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in large saucepan.

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Add asparagus; cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

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Asparagus

Remove asparagus with a slotted spoon; rinse under cold water, and set aside.

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Water

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Add rice and butter to cooking liquid; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Set aside.

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Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt and eggs in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until well-blended.

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Add 3/4 cup cheese, 3 tablespoons chives, basil, lemon rind, and pepper; stir well. Stir egg mixture into hot rice. Stir in asparagus; cook rice mixture over low heat for 1 minute or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Top with 1 tablespoon each of cheese and chives.

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