Description

Brown rice with a twist.

Ingredients

• 1 c. brown rice
• 1 T olive oil
• 8 oz. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 c. each, red and yellow peppers, diced
• 1/4 c. pine nuts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps

1. Prepare rice according to directions. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and peppers and saute 5 minutes, or until crisp and tender. Stir in pine nuts and rice and heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
2. Serves 4.