Title: Rice Pilaf with Asparagus
Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Asparagus, Onions, Rice, Side Dishes
Ingredients:
1/4 c Unsalted butter
1 md Onion, finely chopd
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 c Long-grain or converted rice
1 3/4 c Chicken broth
1 lb Asparagus, trimmed, peeled,
-cut in 1" pieces
2 tb Chopped fresh parsley
In a 3 quart round casserole, combine butter, onion and garlic. Cover with
lid or vented plastic wrap. Microwave on High for 2-3 minutes or until
onion is tender, but not brown. Stir in rice, coating every grain. Stir in
broth. Recover and microwave on High for 4-6 minutes, or until boiling.
Microwave on Medium for 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus. Microwave on Medium
for 2-5 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Stir in parsley. Recover and let stand for 5 minutes. MC formatting and
posted on kitmailbox by bobbi744@sojourn.com
NOTES : We loved this dish. Delicious served with grilled salmon and
portobello mushrooms.
Recipe by: Lansing State Journal Posted to Kitmailbox by Roberta Banghart
on Jun 25, 1997
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