Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           rice -- (any kind)
   1      cup           chicken or vegetable broth
     1/4  teaspoon      anise seed
   2      tablespoons   butter
                        cracked black pepper to taste
   2      containers    -- fresh brussels, (10
                        -- ounce)
                        sprouts -- trimmed
   1      dash          salt
     1/2  cup           water
   2      teaspoons     fresh lemon juice

Preparation:

In microwave container, cook rice in broth with anise seed and salt. While cooking, in medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add pepper and saute. Add sprouts to skillet and mix well. Sprinkle on salt and water. Cover and cook over medium-low heat. Uncover, sprinkle with lemon juice and set aside. On serving platter, transfer rice. Serve Brussels sprouts atop rice. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Approximately 8 minutes.