Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. rice
  • 5 c. chicken broth, water or 1 large Knorr bouillon cube
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 10 spears fresh asparagus, chopped
  • 1/2 lb. mushrooms
  • 1 can sliced water chestnuts
  • 1 can artichoke hearts
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 pkg. frozen snow peas
  • 2 c. very fine egg noodles, broken up
  • 1/2 stick butter or margarine
  • 2 Tbsp. curry
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. liquid garlic
  • 3 Tbsp. oil
  • black pepper

Method

  • Saute onions and asparagus in oil in a large pot.
  • Add all vegetables, except snow peas.
  • Add all spices, including pepper and stir well.
  • Separately brown egg noodles in butter or margarine in small pan.
  • Add noodles, rice, broth or water to vegetables; stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat to low.
  • Cover and cook 15 minutes.
  • Add snow peas.
  • Cook another 5 minutes or until all water is absorbed.