Spring Greens, Lemony Ginger Baked Rice Pilaf - Witten Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1-1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced into ½-inch pieces
• 2-1/2 cups unsalted chicken stalk
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 10 stalks of asparagus, ends cut off and then sliced vertically into 1
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
• 1/4 cup dried fruit, such as dates, cherries, or cranberries
• 2 Tbsp. freshly chopped Italian parsley
• 1 lemon, zest + juice
• Garnish: parmesan cheese
• Salt and Pepper, to taste