Broccoli and Rice
Broccoli and Rice pairs tender grains with a vibrant broccoli-infused cooking liquid, delivering a savory, garlicky base and a clean, lemon-bright finish. Puréed stalks enrich the rice with color and vegetal depth while florets add texture. Serve it as a fresh, weeknight side alongside roasted meats or fish, or enjoy it as a light, satisfying vegetarian dish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the broccoli stalk and 1 cup water in a blender; blend until smooth. Add the remaining 1 cup water for a total of 2 cups of green water to cook the rice in.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the chopped broccoli florets, the green water, and the salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and squeeze lemon juice on top before serving.
- Calories 166.31 kcal Moderate
- Protein 1.92 g Low Source
- Carbs 26.04 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.34 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 9.83 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.56 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.06 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.97 g Moderate
- Calcium 10.78 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source
- Potassium 6.41 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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