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Easy Broccoli Rice

Easy Broccoli Rice

This Easy Broccoli Rice recipe combines long grain rice and thawed broccoli florets for a delicious and simple dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 379 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 lb frozen broccoli florets thawed
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • black pepper freshly cracked
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Place the rice in a large pot and add 3 cups water. Place a lid on the pot and bring it up to a boil over high heat. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes. After simmering for 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let the rice rest without removing the lid for an additional 5 minutes.
  • While the rice is cooking, chop the broccoli florets into tiny pieces.
  • Once the rice has cooked, fluff it gently with a fork. Add the butter, salt, garlic powder, cayenne, and some freshly cracked pepper. Fold the butter and spices into the rice until fairly well combined.
  • Add the chopped broccoli and gently fold it into the rice. The broccoli should bring the temperature of the rice down just to the point where it is hot/warm, but not so hot that the cheese immediately melts when stirred into the rice.
  • Finally, add the Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, and fold to combine again. Taste and adjust the salt or butter if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can use any long-grain rice you like. Fresh broccoli also works, but it must be blanched before being mixed with the rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 454mgFiber: 3gCalcium: 7mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Cheesy Broccoli Rice, Easy Broccoli Rice, Healthy Sides, quick recipes, Rice dishes, Vegetable Rice
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