Ingredients for A Pilaf Of Asparagus Broad Beans And Mint
- 1 cup shelled broad beans
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 4 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tablespoon extra (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 green cardamom pods
- 10 black peppercorns
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 spring onions (green and white parts)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
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How to Make A Pilaf Of Asparagus Broad Beans And Mint
- Cook 1 cup of shelled broad beans in salted boiling water for 4 minutes, until almost tender. Drain and set aside.
- Trim 1 pound of asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Steam for 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice under cold water 3 times, gently stirring with your hand. Cover with warm water, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and let soak for at least 1 hour.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 bay leaves, 6 green cardamom pods, 10 black peppercorns, 1 small cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and 2 sprigs of fresh thyme.
- Stir for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Drain the soaked rice.
- Add the drained rice to the saucepan. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Finely slice 2 spring onions (green and white parts) and chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley.
- After 5 minutes, remove the lid and gently fold in the asparagus, broad beans, spring onions, and parsley.
- Replace the lid and continue to cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the rice is tender but still has a slight bite. All the water should be absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the lid, taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Stir in 1 tablespoon of extra butter (optional) and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint.
- Serve hot. Optional: Garnish with a dollop of minted yogurt.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
66g
Carbs
22g
