Quick Broccoli Rice
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4.9
Quick Broccoli Rice
Description
Quick Broccoli Rice begins by sautéing diced onion in butter to soften and bring out sweetness. Rice is then cooked with chicken broth and garlic powder for savory depth. The broccoli is added toward the end, cooking just enough to remain brightly colored and retain some bite. After resting off the heat, the rice mix is fluffed and combined with half-and-half and two types of cheese: shredded sharp cheddar and Parmesan. This creates a creamy texture and layers of cheese flavor without overpowering the vegetables.
This dish offers an appealing balance of creamy, cheesy, and fresh vegetable elements, ideal as a side for meats or a vegetarian option on its own.
Ingredients
- ½ small onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ⅓ cup half and half or light cream
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender.
- Add broth, rice, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 14 minutes.
- Quickly add broccoli to the pot and cover. Cook an additional 5-6 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from the heat and rest covered 5 minutes.
- Fluff with fork and stir in cream and cheeses.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.66cup | |
| Calories | 254 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 507IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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