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Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Cheesy Broccoli Rice

A delicious one-pan Cheesy Broccoli Rice dish made with five simple ingredients, perfect as a vegetarian main or side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 187 kcal

Equipment

  • Calphalon 5-Quart Pot
  • Storage Containers

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups short grain brown rice
  • 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional

Instructions
 

  • Place 5 cups water in a large pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat, covering partially. Add the rice and cook for about 20 minutes, or until mostly tender and some of the liquid remains.
  • Add the broccoli, stir, and cover. Cook for 6-8 more minutes until the broccoli is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in the butter, cheese, salt, and garlic powder, if using.
  • Turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To make this without dairy, replace the butter with olive or coconut oil, and use mashed avocado instead of cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 488IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cheesy Broccoli Rice, comfort food, easy recipe, one-pan dish, sidedish, vegetarian
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