Brown Rice and Shiitake Pilaf

== Description ==
Serve with chicken. Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 cup (about 2 ounces) sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
* 1 cup asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 3 cups cooked brown rice
* ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
* ¼ cup sliced green onions
* 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
* baked chicken (optional)
== Directions ==
# Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms, asparagus and garlic; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tender.
# Add rice, nuts, onions, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Stir until well blended; heat thoroughly.
Category:Asparagus Recipes
Category:Brown rice Recipes
Category:Pilaf Recipes
Category:Pine nut Recipes
Category:Side Dish Rice Recipes
Category:Shiitake mushroom Recipes