One-Pan Apricot Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and sliced on the angle into 2-inch pieces)
• 2 medium yellow onions (peeled and finely diced)
• 1½ cups dry long-grain brown rice and wild rice blend
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup dried apricots (snipped)
• ½ cup minced fresh parsley
• ½ cup slivered almonds (toasted)
• 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
• Toasted white or black sesame seeds