Vegetable Rice Simple Side Dish

• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, low-fat, low sodium, no MSG
• 2/3 cup uncooked long grain
• 1/4 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2/3 cup zucchini, julienned
• 2/3 cup carrot, julienned
• 1 1/3 cups fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• fresh ground pepper

1. Pour broth into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add rice and reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter for 3-4 minutes. Add the mushrooms, zucchini and carrot; saute for 3-5 minutes longer or until they are crisp tender. Add asparagus and basil, cook; uncovered over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes or until asparagus is crisp tender.
3. In a serving bowl, combine the rice, veggie mixture, Parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.

chicken broth, long grain, sweet onion, butter, fresh mushrooms, zucchini, carrot, fresh asparagus, basil, parmesan cheese, fresh ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetable-rice-simple-side-dish-449108 (may not work)