2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped onion or shallots
1/2 apple — peeled and finely
— diced 1 cup or more cooked broccoli — finely chopped
2 cups broth or water
1/4 cup cooked rice — (up to 1/2)
salt and pepper
Heat butter in a small saucepan. Add onion or shallots, and apple, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add cooked broccoli, rice and broth, cover and simmer 5 minutes to reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve as is, or better yet, puree in blender. If thick, thin with water; adjust seasoning.
Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net> on Jul 12, 97