Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        fresh asparagus
   2      tablespoons   unsalted butter
     1/2                lemon -- juice of
                        freshly grated nutmeg
   2      cups          cooked white rice
                        salt and black pepper

Preparation:

In a deep wide frying pan cook asparagus in water over high heat until spears are tender. Drain. Cut spears into thirds. Melt butter in frying pan and add lemon juice. Grate in nutmeg. Add salt and black pepper. Place asparagus in mixing bowl with rice. Pour sauce over and toss well. Adjust seasoning to taste. Approximately 6-8 minutes.