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Asparagus and Parmesan with Toasted Pignoli
by Marie Simmons
Servings:	3
Cooking Time:	5:00 minutes
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
Directions:
0:00	Cook rice in microwave for 3 minutes
0:30	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.
1:30	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.
3:00	Add garlic and stir fry 30 seconds.
3:30	Remove rice from microwave and add to the skillet.
4:00	Stir fry until heated through, 1 minute
5:00	Add cheese and top with pignoli.
5:00	Serve.

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