Asparagus and Parmesan with Toasted Pignoli

By barbyrabaker

Ingredients

• 1 pouch Rice Expressions Organic Brown or Organic Long Grain Rice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch diagonal piecesSalt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons toasted pignoli (pine nuts)
• 1 large skillet

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rice in microwave for 3 minutes
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add pignoli as oil heats and cook until brown. Stir frequently and take care not to burn.
Add asparagus to oil as soon as pignoli browns and stir fry until crisp tender, 1 1/2 minutes; add a pinch of salt and a grinding of black pepper.
Add garlic and stir fry 30 seconds.
Remove rice from microwave and add to the skillet.
Stir fry until heated through, 1 minute
Add cheese and top with pignoli.
Serve.