Asparagus, Pea And Lemon Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1 None small Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
7 oz basmati rice
1 cup chicken stock
2 tsp lemon zest
12 oz asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 oz frozen peas
1 None lemon, cut into wedges
1 None medium lemon (140g), cut into wedges

Preparation

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until onion softens. Add rice and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Stir in 1 cup water, stock and lemon zest. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 mins. Add asparagus and peas and simmer, covered, for 5 mins, or until rice is just tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 mins. Season to taste.
Serve pilaf with lemon wedges.