BROWN RICE WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS AND TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Rinse rice well in a strainer under cold running water. Bring large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add a little salt. Add the rise, stir, the reduce heat to medium and boil for 27 minutes, stirring a couple of times. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 minutes. Pour the rice and asparagus into the strainer and drain well, shaking the strainer a few times. Return the rice to the pot without turning on the heat. Add peas. Cover, and set aside to steam and absorb excess moisture for 10 minutes. Uncover, fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt. Serve and top with almonds.