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Lemon rice pilaf with asparagus

A tangy, lemony side dish
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup short cut spaghetti noodle (I used fideo)
  • 2 green onion chopped
  • 2 lemon (juice and zest)
  • 1/2 cup Italian parsley
  • 2 garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp chicken bullion
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • red chili pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • a drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

  • Add butter and olive oil to the pan and toast the rice and noodles until light brown. Next add salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes.
  • Then add green onion, garlic, lemon zest of one lemon and parsley.
  • Add water, chicken bullion and lemon juice of one lemon.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Next, add the asparagus and place the lid back on and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes covered without heat.
  • Add additional lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Serve and enjoy!