Asparagus Orange Rice

Name: Asparagus Orange Rice
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

8 ingredients

7 steps

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

Directions

1

Pre-heat oven to 350F.
2

Heat oil in a medium-size non-stick skillet and saute onion (don't brown) for 5 minutes.
3

Add rice and saute 1 minute.
4

Add asparagus, orange juice and chicken broth.
5

Bring to a boil; cover and place in oven (transfer to covered casserole dish if skillet is not oven-proof).
6

Bake 15 minutes and test rice (liquid should be absorbed and rice should be tender).
7

Add grated orange zest, salt and pepper to taste, and toss well.