Lemon asparagus rice is a flavorful and versatile dish that can brighten up your dinner table. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing blend of citrusy lemon and earthy asparagus paired perfectly with fluffy rice. This delightful dish is not only delicious but also a cinch to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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LEMON-ASPARAGUS RICE
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Yield Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 a
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan, add the onion, and cook until the onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and toast the grains, stirring occasionally, until the rice begins to look opaque (bright white), about 4 minutes. Add the water, butter, lemon slice, and lemon zest, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice off the tough ends of the asparagus stalks and discard them. Cut the spears on a diagonal into 1-inch lengths. Fill a large non-reactive pot with a steamer rack with 1/2 inch water, place the pot over medium heat, and bring the water to a simmer. Add the asparagus, cover, and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked rice to a serving bowl and toss in the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
ASPARAGUS AND LEMON CHICKEN WITH RICE
Steps:
- In a large non-stick skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and red pepper. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the zest and 1/2 cup liquid and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Serve immediately over hot rice.
BROWN RICE SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, GOAT CHEESE, AND LEMON
From Cook's Illustrated, July 1, 2013 My husband said after I gave him a taste (before the cheese even went in), "I could eat that for a month". The brown rice cooks much faster and stays firm when it's cooked like pasta in a large amount of water so each grain absorbs the water evenly on all sides. " Boiling the rice (versus simmering it) also speeds up cooking because boiling water contains more energy than simmering water. " Water is precious here, so I plan to try making this with leftover cooked rice in the future, just to compare. I recommend their method for the first time you try this recipe.
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half of asparagus with tips pointed in 1 direction and remaining asparagus with tips pointed in opposite direction. Using tongs, arrange spears in even layer (they will not quite fit into single layer); cover and cook until bright green and still crisp, 2 to 5 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to high, season with salt and pepper to taste, and continue to cook until tender and well browned on 1 side, 5 to 7 minutes, using tongs to occasionally move spears from center to edge of pan to ensure all are browned. Transfer to plate and let cool completely. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Whisk olive oil, shallot, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Transfer cooled rice to the bowl. Add asparagus, all but 2 tablespoons goat cheese, and dressing; toss to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Add 1/3 cup almonds and 3 tablespoons parsley; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with remaining almonds, reserved 2 tablespoons goat cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley; serve.
LEMON CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS OVER RICE
Make and share this Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Over Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Christine Bettiga
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
- Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper and add to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic and red pepper.
- Add the asparagus and mushrooms and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the zest, lemon pepper, salt and pepper.
- Add the liquids, bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately over hot rice.
LEMON-HOISIN GLAZED CHICKEN ON ROASTED ASPARAGUS/CHERRY RICE
First place winner of the Third Annual Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Cooking Contest. "Lemon-Hoisin Glazed Chicken on Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Sesame Rice"
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Mix chicken, one teaspoon salt, ginger, and half of the garlic; set aside.
- In medium saucepan over medium heat, warm one tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil. Stir in green onion whites, remaining garlic and jasmine rice. Cook, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes or until beginning to toast. Add broth, half of the lemon juice and one teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes. Uncover, fluff with fork, stir in dried cherries or craisins, sesame oil and remaining green onions. Set aside.
- In large frying pan over medium high heat, warm one tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, for 6 minutes or until no longer pink on the outside.
- In small bowl, stir together vinegar, Hoisin, one tablespoon honey, remaining lemon juice, half of the lemon zest and 1/4-teaspoon red pepper flakes. Add sauce to chicken in pan and continue cooking for 10 additional minutes on medium. Raise heat to high and cook for 2-4 minutes until sauce on chicken is dark and has thickened. Sprinkle chicken with black sesame seeds. Remove pan from heat, set aside and keep warm.
- In second large frying pan, warm remaining peanut oil over high heat. Add asparagus, remaining honey, red pepper and remaining salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-4 minutes, or until asparagus is tender.
- To serve, plate rice on serving platter. Top with half of the cilantro, almonds, and roasted asparagus, Top with chicken pieces. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and lemon zest.
Tips:
- To ensure your rice is perfectly cooked, use a rice cooker or follow the package instructions carefully.
- For a more flavorful dish, use a flavorful broth or stock instead of water when cooking the rice.
- If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice instead.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chicken and add more vegetables.
Conclusion:
This Lemon Asparagus Rice is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a healthy and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious meal, give this Lemon Asparagus Rice a try.
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