Brown Rice and Shiitake Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup (about 2 oz or 57 g) sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts
• 0.25 cup sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp grated lemon peel
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• baked chicken (optional)