Roasted Asparagus with Fragrant Rice

Fragrant basmati rice seasoned with turmeric and coriander, topped with oven-roasted griddled asparagus spears.

Vegetarian Healthy Main Course Asparagus Rice

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1215.5

kcal / serving

1215.5 kcal total

Carbs

166.4g

per serving

166.4 g total

Fat

52.4g

per serving

52.4 g total

Protein

19.8g

per serving

19.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

200

Basmati Rice

Liquids

300

Water

boiling

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

roughly chopped

Turmeric

ground

2.5

Coriander Seeds

crushed

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

Olive Oil

for the rice

Olive Oil

for the asparagus

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

cut into wedges

bunch

Asparagus

small bunch

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Fry the onion and garlic in a pan with oil for 7 minutes until translucent.

Stir in the turmeric, crushed coriander seeds, and rice to coat the grains.

Add 300ml boiling water, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 12 minutes until tender.

Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Sear the asparagus in a hot griddle pan for 3 minutes until colored.

Roast the griddle pan in the oven for 7 minutes.

Serve the roasted asparagus on top of a bed of fragrant rice.