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Asparagus and Almond Rice takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Asparagus and Almond Rice takes 20 minutes to cook.

Asparagus and Almond Rice makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus and Almond Rice are:

1 T butter
1/4 cup slivered almonds.
1 cup long grain brown rice
1 small can of chicken stock
1 bunch of asparagus

Here is how you make Asparagus and Almond Rice:

Makes 4, 1cup Servings.In medium pan, melt 1T butter over medium heat. Put in slivered almonds and toast for 2-3 minutes. Then add 1 cup of long grain brown rice and toast 1 more minute. Add the 2 cups (1 small can) of broth and stir. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes (until most of the liquid is absorbed. While rice is cooking, rinse the asparagus bunch. Trim off the spears so that only the top 4 inches are left. You will cut them up in small pieces, cutting on the bias. When rice is done cooking, stir and add asparagus and cover again, cooking about 2-4 minutes longer. Turn off heat and stir again. Enjoy!Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LJK8959.

The nutritional information for Asparagus and Almond Rice is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 143.7

• Total Fat: 6.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 315.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 17.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
• Protein: 6.5 g