Heart Healthy Asparagus Rice Bowl

Name: Heart Healthy Asparagus Rice Bowl
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 Vidalia onion, diced; 1 cup Arborio rice; 2 cups vegetable broth (gluten free if needed); 1 bunch fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small carrot, chopped fine; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 cup 1% milk; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage; 1/8 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Fresh herbs, lemon zest, and tender rice combine for a light vegetarian dish with unparalleled flavor. Pair this healthy Italian dish with a simple tossed salad for a nourishing meal.

Total Time

60 minutes

Servings

6

Calories

118

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Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened. Add the rice and toss to coat. Gradually mix in the broth, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 50 minutes.
Step 2

Stir in the asparagus, carrot, lemon zest and milk and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for a few minutes. Season with the parsley, sage, salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

3/4 cup

118

Calories

5

g

Fat

14

mg

Cholesterol

440

mg

Sodium

14

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

1

g

Fiber

4

g

Protein

Heart Healthy Asparagus Rice Bowl

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Ingredients

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