Simple and Easy Asparagus, Brown Rice, Toasted Pine Nuts and Parmesan

Cook 2 cups brown rice in your steamer for this dish. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Add 2 tablespoons pine nuts and brown lightly. Add 8 ounces of asparagus sliced on the diagonal in 1/2 inch pieces and stir-fry until just crisp about 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and 1 teaspoon minced garlic. Add the brown rice and combine. Remove from heat and top with grated parmesan cheese.