Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 3/4 pound fresh asparagus ((cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces))
- 3 tablespoons butter ((or substitute))
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lime zest ((optional))
- 1/2 cup cilantro ((roughly chopped))
- 3 cups cooked rice ((your favorite))
Instruction
- Blanch the asparagus (place in in a large pot of boiling water for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, until the asparagus turns bright green. Then drain and run very cold water over the asparagus to stop it from cooking). Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
- Add the lime juice, salt, and lime zest. Stir until combined.
- Add the asparagus and stir until well-coated. Cook until hot, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Combine the cilantro and rice in a large bowl.
- Mix in the asparagus and lime juice mixture.