Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Brown Rice with Asparagus, Peas, and Toasted Almonds. Embark on a culinary journey where tender brown rice harmonizes with vibrant asparagus, sweet peas, and the nutty crunch of toasted almonds. This vibrant dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body with wholesome goodness.
In addition to the main recipe, we've included a collection of equally enticing variations to satisfy diverse palates. For a vegetarian delight, try our Brown Rice with Roasted Vegetables, where an array of colorful roasted vegetables takes center stage. Craving a protein-packed meal? Our Brown Rice with Chicken and Broccoli is a satisfying choice, featuring succulent chicken and tender broccoli florets.
For those who love seafood, our Brown Rice with Salmon and Asparagus is a match made in culinary heaven, where flaky salmon and crisp asparagus unite in a harmonious blend. And for a vegan delight, our Brown Rice with Black Beans and Corn is a vibrant and flavorful fiesta of textures and tastes.
No matter your dietary preferences, our article offers a diverse selection of brown rice recipes that cater to every palate. Get ready to elevate your meals with these wholesome and flavorful creations.
PERFECT BROWN RICE
Though it's easy to do, preparing brown rice can seem daunting when you're trying to get that perfect not-too-chewy, not-too-soggy texture. This method produces flawless results every time with little fuss!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water for 30 seconds. Drain.
- Combine the rice, salt and 2 cups water in a wide, medium saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
RICE PILAF WITH PEAS AND ALMONDS
This pilaf is good with beef stew, seared salmon, or bacon -- or try it with our Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant and toasted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add bay leaf and hot water. Bring to a boil over high; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes. Add peas and almonds. Cover and cook until peas are warm and water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g
TOASTED RICE
Steps:
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Stir in 2 cups converted long-grain rice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until the rice is golden, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups each chicken broth and water; bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat, 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped scallions and parsley.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS, CAPERS AND DILL
Cooking asparagus is one of the easiest kitchen tasks around. There is almost no preparation, the asparagus is roasted plain in the oven, and all that's left to do is fry some almonds and capers to spoon on top. This can be served as part of a festive spread of salads and seasonal dips. It also works well as a side for meat, fish or grain dishes.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet (baking tray) with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or on a work surface, use your hands or tongs to toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, a generous pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Arrange asparagus in the paper-lined pan, spaced well apart, and roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until asparagus is soft and starting to brown in places, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from oven and set aside in the pan.
- In a small or medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy. Add almonds and fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes (reduce heat as needed to prevent scorching). Pour almonds and butter evenly over asparagus.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat over high heat. Once hot, add the capers and fry, stirring continuously, until they have opened up and become crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove capers from the oil and sprinkle over the asparagus. Add dill. Using tongs or two spoons, mix gently to combine, transfer to a large plate and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SUPER-QUICK BROWN RICE WITH ASPARAGUS, CHICKPEAS, AND ALMONDS
Discovered on Heidi Swanson's "101 Cookbooks" website, I adapted to add a little more flavor punch. This has been a crowd-pleaser many times over, even with people who "don't like asparagus!" It's tasty served at any temperature, making it a great addition to a potluck meal.
Provided by JessHinkson
Categories Brown Rice
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pop Trader Joe's frozen brown rice in the microwave, or make a batch of rice the traditional way.
- 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.
- Add the hot water to thin a bit, and then 2 teaspoons salt. Set aside.
- Add 3 tbs. olive oil to a big skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the pan.
- Be sure the chickpeas are completely dry, or they'll spit at you during this next step!
- 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.
- Add remaining garlic and onions. Stir for a minute.
- 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.
- Uncover and stir in the rice and almond slivers, reserving a few almonds for garnish.
- Adjust seasonings, adding more salt if needed.
- 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.
- Watch as this magical concoction disappears before your eyes!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 750, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 1098.9, Carbohydrate 99.8, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 19.1
ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND PEAS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Zest the lemons and lay out the zest to dry it slightly, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Mix the lemon zest with the salt in a small bowl and set aside. Cut 2 of the lemons in half and set aside.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil on a baking sheet and toss to coat. Roast until the asparagus have some blackened bits, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the peas all over the asparagus, toss and squeeze on the juice of the 2 cut lemons. Return to the oven for 3 minutes.
- Serve on a big platter and sprinkle with the lemon salt, basil and parsley before serving.
BROWN RICE WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS AND TOASTED ALMONDS
Categories Vegan
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse rice well in a strainer under cold running water. Bring large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add a little salt. Add the rise, stir, the reduce heat to medium and boil for 27 minutes, stirring a couple of times. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 minutes. Pour the rice and asparagus into the strainer and drain well, shaking the strainer a few times. Return the rice to the pot without turning on the heat. Add peas. Cover, and set aside to steam and absorb excess moisture for 10 minutes. Uncover, fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt. Serve and top with almonds.
ASPARAGUS WITH SLICED ALMONDS AND PARMESAN CHEESE
This simple recipe takes ordinary asparagus and turns it into a side dish that any man in your life will love! Serve as a side dish to grilled salmon or turkey meatballs.
Provided by BRENOLA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 12m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds and parmesan, and cook until the cheese is slightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 170.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS
This side will please the palates of everyone-even those who generally don't care for asparagus. I look forward to spring each year so I can make this tasty side dish.-Eileen Bechtel, Wainwright, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 3-4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute almonds in 1 teaspoon of oil until lightly browned; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute asparagus in the remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the water, sugar, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Drain. Sprinkle with lemon juice; top with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right rice: Medium-grain or long-grain brown rice is best for this dish, as it has a nutty flavor and holds its shape well.
- Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds brings out their nutty flavor and gives them a nice crunchy texture.
- Use fresh vegetables: Fresh asparagus and peas are best for this dish, as they have a bright, vibrant flavor.
- Cook the rice properly: Be sure to cook the rice according to the package directions, as overcooked rice will be mushy.
- Season to taste: Be sure to taste the dish and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Conclusion:
This Brown Rice with Asparagus, Peas, and Toasted Almonds is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table!
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