A PILAF OF ASPARAGUS, BROAD BEANS AND MINT
A wonderful buttery taste of early summer, useful way to use up the first asparagus and beans and young garden mint. From Nigel Slater's new book Tender. Use the vegetable weights as a guide, use whatever you have.
Provided by lindseylcw
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook the broad beans in salted water for 4 mins, till almost tender, drain.
- Trim asparagus into short lengths, steam for 3 mins and drain.
- wash the rice 3 times in cold water, stiring with your hand, cover with warm water, add a tsp salt and set aside for a good hour.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the bay leaves, cardamon, peppercorns,cinnamon stick, cloves, cumin seeds and thyme. Stir in the butter for a minute or two until the fragrance is released.
- Drain the rice and tip it into the warmed spices, cover with 1 cm depth of water and bring to the boil.Season with salt, cover and turn the heat down to a simmer.
- Finely slice the spring onions and chop the parsley.
- After 5 mins remove the lid and gently fold in the asparagus, beans, spring onions and parsley. Replace lid and continue to cook for 5-6 mins, until the rice is tender but still has some bite to it. All the water should have been absorbed, leave with the lid on but the heat off for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove lid, check seasoning, add extra butter if liked and fluff with a fork sprinkle over the mint.
- Can be served with minted yoghurt if liked.
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Agerina norin
[email protected]I'm allergic to mint. Do you think this pilaf would be good without it?
Tiyainah Harrison
[email protected]I don't have any broad beans. Can I use something else instead?
Hawa Yusuf
[email protected]This recipe seems a bit complicated for a weeknight meal.
Rupen Kafle
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of asparagus and broad beans, but I'm willing to give it a try.
Ryan Hull
[email protected]This pilaf sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Karla Dallas
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe tonight. It looks delicious!
Hawa Nabagala
[email protected]This pilaf is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
surya shahi
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this pilaf. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Tharumal Dinuranga
[email protected]This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Seetaa Pun
[email protected]I love this pilaf! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Linda Brooker
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this pilaf again.
Mashala Lucy
[email protected]This pilaf is so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
EFE OFOU
[email protected]I made this pilaf for a picnic and it was a great success! It's a perfect dish to make ahead of time and it travels well.
Salwi Ahmadi
[email protected]This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a very versatile dish. You can add other vegetables, such as carrots or peas, or you can use different herbs, such as thyme or rosemary.
Innocent Ahmad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pilaf was very flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Timothy Velasquez
[email protected]This pilaf is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of asparagus, broad beans, and mint. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
B.J. McMahon
[email protected]I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavors and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.
CAROL MUDAU
[email protected]Wow, this pilaf is incredible! The flavors are so well-blended and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy vegetarian dish.
Daglaus Ssonko
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pilaf turned out amazing! My family loved it and even my picky kids went for seconds. The mint added a lovely freshness to the dish.
Hasan Balal
[email protected]This pilaf was a delightful explosion of flavors. The combination of asparagus, broad beans, and mint was unexpected, yet perfectly balanced. The rice was cooked to perfection, and the overall dish was light and refreshing. A perfect spring or summer