Broccoli Cashew Rice Pilaf

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I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and adapted it to include my favourite veggie, broccoli! You can also make this with asparagus. Butter lends a fantastic flavour to the recipe, so preferably, don't substitute it with any else. Although i've tried this only with water, using vegetable broth would add even more zing!!

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Steps

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Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.

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Increase heat to medium , and stir in spaghetti , cooking until coated with the melted butter and lightly browned.

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Stir onion and garlic into the saucepan , and cook about 2 minutes , until tender.

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Stir in rice , and cook for about 5 minutes.

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Pour in vegetable broth and season mixture with salt and pepper.

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Bring the mixture to a boil , cover , and cook 20 minutes , or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.

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While the rice is cooking , place broccoli in a separate medium saucepan with enough water to cover.

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Bring to a boil , and cook until tender but firm.

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Drain excess water.

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Mix broccoli and cashew halves into the rice mixture , and serve warm.

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Ingredients

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butter, spaghetti, onion, garlic, basmati rice, vegetable broth, salt and pepper, broccoli floret, cashews