Asparagus Pilaf Rice

This is a recipe from the issue of Mai 2006 of Coup de Pouce. This is an healthy dish.

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry tarragon or 1⁄2 teaspoon basil or 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1  cup long grain rice
• 1  cup  vegetable stock
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 6  asparagus, cut in pieces
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Directions

1. In a casserole, heat oil at medium heat. Add onion and tarragon, and cook, stirring from time to time, for about 3 minutes or until onion has soften. Add rice and stir.
2. Add vegetable stock, water and salt. Reduce to low heat, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add asparagus, cover and keep cooking for about 10 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has absorbed. Add lemon juice and pepper and stir with a fork.