Asparagus Orange Rice

Time

Yield

2 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 tsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. diced red onion
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
3/4 lb. asparagus, stems trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp. orange zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in a medium-size non-stick skillet and sauté onion (don't brown) for 5 minutes. Add rice and sauté 1 minute. Add asparagus, orange juice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; cover and place in oven (transfer to covered casserole dish if skillet is not oven-proof). Bake 15 minutes and test rice (liquid should be absorbed and rice should be tender). Add grated orange zest, salt and pepper to taste, and toss well.

Author's Comments

Each serving: 272 calories, 10 grams protein, 52 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fat, 3.2 grams fiber, 0.4 mg. cholesterol and 25 mg. sodium.

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