Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1            package  quick frozen asparagus cuts -- or
                        chopped broccoli -- 10oz
  1                cup  skim milk
     1/4      teaspoon  salt
  2        tablespoons  cream of rice
  1         tablespoon  lemon juice
  2        tablespoons  fine dry breadcrumbs
     1/2      teaspoon  vegetable oil
                        paprika

Preparation:

Cook asparagus according to package directions; drain. Combine milk and salt; scald. Sprinkle in cream of rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 4 minutes. ADd lemon juice and if desired, beat with an electric or hand beater or whir in a blender until smooth. Mix with asparagus. Pour into a lightly oiled 2 cup baking dish. Mix bread crumbs with vegetable oil and sprinkle over asparagus. Dust with paprika. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven until hot and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Makes 3 to 4 servings. VARIATIONS Substitute 1 package (9oz) cut green beans or 1 package (10oz) sliced carrots. Omit lemon juice and add 1/16 teaspoon nutmeg.

Nutritional Information:

81 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (13% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 1mg Cholesterol; 259mg Sodium