1-1/2 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound asparagus, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Mix all ingredients, pour into a greased 2-quart casserole and cover. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Stir and then bake another 20 minutes.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.