Brown Rice Italian Medley

Serves 4

Healthy side-dish ... whole-grain brown rice, sautéed asparagus, red and yellow peppers --- topped with fresh parmesan cheese.

Ingredients:

1	cup	River^® Whole Grain Brown Rice
1	Tbsp	olive oil
8	ozs	asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2	cup	red bell pepper, diced
1/2	cup	yellow bell pepper, diced
1/4	cup	pine nuts
		salt and pepper, optional
1/4	cup	parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions:

Prepare rice according to package directions.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and peppers and sauté 5 minutes, or until crisp, tender. Stir in pine nuts and rice and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Calories: 260 /serving

Total fat: 9 g

Sat. fat: 2 g

Trans fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 10 mg

Sodium: 90 mg

Carbohydrates: 38 g

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 9 g

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Brown Rice is an excellent source of whole grains.