Friday, December 31, 2010

Fresh Caught Blue Gill, Creamy Pesto Asparagus and Baby Spinach and Red Pepper Rice.






I didn't make the fish so I can't take full credit for that. Though I did catch them! I believe it was a basic flour coating and fried--super delicious!

Creamy Pesto Asparagus
4oz toasted pine nuts
1 Package Knorr creamy pesto sauce
1 bundle of Asparagus

Toast the pine nuts until slightly browned. Set aside. Follow instructions on pesto package. Meanwhile, trim the ends of the asparagus and chop into 3 in sections. Boils the asparagus until tender. Drain and stir in pine nuts and sauce.


Baby Spinach and Red Pepper Rice
* 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 cup MAHATMA Extra Long Grain White Rice
* 2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
* 1/4 cup dry white wine
* 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded Italian six-cheese blend
* 1/4 to 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1/2 cup jarred chopped roasted red bell peppers
* 3 cups firmly packed fresh baby spinach

Preparation

1. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes. Stir in rice, and microwave at HIGH 2 minutes.

2. Stir in 2 3/4 cups broth and 1/4 cup wine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. (Do not vent.) Microwave at HIGH 9 minutes. Carefully swirl bowl without uncovering (to incorporate the mixture), and microwave at HIGH 8 minutes. Carefully remove and discard plastic wrap. Stir in cheese and 1/4 cup chicken broth, stirring 30 seconds to 1 minute or until creamy. Add up to 1/4 cup additional broth, 1 Tbsp. at a time, for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Stir in red peppers and spinach, and microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until spinach is wilted.

Note: We tested with a 1,100-watt microwave oven and a 1 1/2-liter glass bowl. We found that press-and-seal plastic wrap will not work in this application.

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