Springtime Rice recipes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup canola oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bunch asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups)
• 2 portobello mushrooms, cut into strips
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• ⅓ cup grated asiago cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
• Add garlic, asparagus, mushrooms and pepper; cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, or until tender.
• Add rice, cheese and salt. Stir until well blended; heat thoroughly.