Served as main course. Non-vegetarian dish. Speciality: Diabetic, Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sat. Fat, Low Calorie diet.

Canadian

1/2 lb fresh Asparagus

1 Tablespoon Margarine or Butter

1 small Onion, chopped

1 cup uncooked long Grain Rice

2 1/2 cups hot Chicken Broth

2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese

Salt to taste

Fresh ground Pepper

Wash and snap off butt ends of asparagus, cut stems into 1/2 inch pieces, set tips aside. Melt margarine in a saucepan or flame proof casserole. Add asparagus pieces and onion, stir, cook 5 minutes until onion is transparent and soft. Stir in rice and chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, simmer 10 minutes. Add asparagus tips, simmer 5 minutes longer. Stir in 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Serves: 6

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