Wild Rice With Asparagus

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup wild rice
• 1 lb mushroom, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed, sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a pot over medium-high heat, combine the water and rice. bring to a boil. reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked. set aside.
• 2 in a large frying pan over medium heat, combine the mushrooms, onions, and 3/4 cup of the broth. bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until the liquid evaporates and the vegetables are browned.
• 3 add the remaining broth and the asparagus. cook until the asparagus is tender. remove from the heat.
• 4 in a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar and toss with the rice and vegetables to coat. season with salt and pepper.