Parmesan Asparagus Rice

Aromatic basmati rice cooked with asparagus in vegetable stock and butter is blended with Parmesan cheese just before serving.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 22 mins
• Calories: 258 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 small sweet onion, diced
• 1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Basmati Rice - cooks in 10 minutes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened and turning translucent, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the rice, asparagus, and stock. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.

Step 2

Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Turn off the heat and gently stir in the Parmesan cheese and remaining butter. Serve immediately.