Brown Rice with Asparagus and Almonds Recipe

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Ingredients
  • 1
    cups
    brown rice
  • 1/4
    cups
    coarsely chopped onion
  • 1
    tbsp
    finely minced garlic
  • 2
    cups
    chicken broth
  • 1/4
    lb
    asparagus, cut into 1 in pieces (about a cup)
  • 1/4
    lb
    green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 in pieces (about a cup)
  • 1
    tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2
    tbsp
    sliced almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 1
    pinch
    salt
  • 1
    pinch
    freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rice, onion, garlic and broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or umtil the rice is tender. Let stand for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a steaming basket set over about 1 inch of boiling water, steam the asparagus and green beans for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Set aside. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl. Add the asparagus, green beans, lemon juice and almonds and stir. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

By: Fresh Start by Julee Rosso

Published on 09/03/2013