asparagus-zucchini rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 10 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion for about 2 minutes. stir in asparagus and zucchini, and saute 5 minutes, or until tender. season with oregano, basil, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. cook and stir until vegetables are coated with the seasonings.
• pour water into the vegetable mixture, and stir in rice. reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.