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Broccoli Rice Casserole

This cheesy made from scratch broccoli rice casserole is a delicious side dish or vegetarian main dish! Made with fresh broccoli, mushrooms, brown rice, and two kinds of cheese.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups low fat milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded manchego cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets and a 1/2 cup of water to the skillet. Cover with a lid and let the broccoli steam for 3-5 minutes or until bright green and crisp tender. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and onto a plate. Drain any excess water from the skillet.
  2. Add the olive oil to the skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, salt and pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes and then add in the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme leaves. Sauté another minutes and then sprinkle the flour over everything.
  3. Stir until you can no longer see streaks of flour. Slowly pour the milk in stirring the entire time. Continue to stir until the sauce starts to thicken. Add the broccoli, rice, and half of the cheese into the skillet. Stir everything together.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt until thoroughly combined. Top the casserole with the remaining cheese and cover with the lid. Bake for 15-20 minutes and then remove the lid and bake another 5 minutes to crisp up the cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 187mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 187mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.