Asparagus Orange Rice

• 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

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.

olive oil, red onion, longgrain white rice, orange juice, chicken broth, orange zest, salt

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4428 (may not work)