Lemon-Asparagus Pilaf(Makes 6 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion
1 lb. asparagus
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 c. rice
1 c. chicken stock or canned broth
1 lemon
1 1/3 c. water

Preparation

Chop onion.
Trim asparagus.
Melt butter with oil over medium heat.
Add onion and cook until soft.
Stir in asparagus and thyme and cook about 1 minute.
Add the rice and cook, stirring about 1 minute.
Add chicken stock and water.
Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook rice about 20 to 25 minutes.
Grate the colored zest from the lemon and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice.
Stir in the zest and juice just before serving.