Ten Minute Tasty Asparagus And Brown Rice

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch segments
• 3 cups pre- cooked brown rice
• 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• fine grain sea salt
• 1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

Recipe

• 1 make the dressing by whisking together the garlic, tahini, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. add the hot water to thin a bit and then the salt. set aside.
• 2 add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. swirl the oil around to coat the pan, then add the chickpeas and sprinkling of salt. let the beans saute there for about 5 minutes. they will hiss and pop over high heat so be careful.
• 3 add the garlic and onions. stir for a minute. stir in the asparagus with another pinch or two of salt, cover with a lid for 1 - 2 minutes to steam, do not overcook.
• 4 uncover and stir in the rice and almond slivers, reserving a few almonds for garnish.
• 5 taste and add more salt if needed. serve with a few tablespoons of the tahini dressing.