Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 1/2 lb fresh asparagus
2. 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
3. 1 small onion, chopped
4. 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
5. 2 1/2 cups hot chicken broth
6. 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
7. salt
8. fresh ground pepper
Directions:
1. Wash and snap off butt ends of asparagus, cut stems into 1/2 inch pieces, set tips aside.
2. Melt margarine in a saucepan or flame proof casserole.
3. Add asparagus pieces and onion, stir, cook 5 minutes until onion is transparent and soft.
4. Stir in rice and chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, simmer 10 minutes.
5. Add asparagus tips, simmer 5 minutes longer.
6. Stir in 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
9. Diabetic- 2 starchy and 1/2 fat choices.