Brown Rice Pilaf With Asparagus And Mushrooms

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Margarine
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion - chopped (small)
1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Fresh mushrooms - thinly sliced
1 cup	160g / 5.6oz	Brown rice
3 cups	711ml	Water
1		Chicken-flavored bouillon cube
1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Asparagus
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Nutmeg
2 tablespoons	30ml	Finely-grated Swiss cheese
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Chopped parsley - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

In a saucepan heat the margarine and saute the onions and mushrooms over medium heat until softened. Add the rice and stir. Add the water, bouillon cube and nutmeg. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 35 minutes.

Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces (discard woody stems). Stir asparagus into the rice mixture, cover, and cook another 5 minutes. Stir in the grated cheese and garnish generously with parsley.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories 230; Fat (grams) 7; Percent calories from fat 27; Percent polyunsaturated 3; Percent saturated 12; Percent monounsaturated 12; Cholesterol (milligrams) 10; Sodium (milligrams) 840; Protein (grams) 12; Carbohydrate (grams) 30; Fiber (grams) 3.

Source:
Mayo Clinic's Virtual Cookbook at http://www.mayohealth.org

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