Brown Rice and Shiitake Pilaf

Description

Serve with chicken. Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup (about 2 ounces) sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• baked chicken (optional)

Procedures

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms, asparagus and garlic; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tender.
2. Add rice, nuts, onions, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Stir until well blended; heat thoroughly.