ASPARAGUS & CASHEW BROWN RICE

ASPARAGUS & CASHEW BROWN RICE image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup minced onions
1 tsp minced garlic
1-1/4 cup brown rice
2-1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 cup fresh asparagus (cut into small pieces)
1/2 cup cashew halves
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic. Cook about 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Place asparagus in a seperate medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender but firm. Mix asparagus and cashew halves into rice mixture, and serve warm.