Best 16 Broccoli With Rice Recipes

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Broccoli with rice is a classic dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a healthy and delicious meal that is packed with nutrients. Broccoli is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants. Rice is a good source of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. Together, these two ingredients make a complete and balanced meal that is sure to satisfy. There are many different ways to cook broccoli with rice, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste buds. Some popular methods include stir-frying, steaming, and baking.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI RICE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup white rice
1/4 red bell pepper, chopped
1 box chopped frozen broccoli, defrosted and squeezed dry in kitchen towel

Steps:

  • Bring broth and butter to a boil. Add rice and stir to combine. Bring liquid back to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, 15 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper and chopped, defrosted, drained broccoli. Cook rice with broccoli and pepper another 2 to 3 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.

BROCCOLI AND RICE



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In order to infuse the rice with the taste of broccoli, I puree the broccoli stalk with water and cook the rice in the green broccoli water. Some freshly squeezed lemon at the end adds freshness to this broccoli and rice recipe.

Provided by Rita

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head broccoli, stalk and florets chopped separately
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup uncooked white rice
salt to taste
1 squeeze lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine broccoli stalk and 1 cup water in a blender; blend until pureed. Add remaining cup of water for a total of 2 cups of green water to cook the rice in.
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice and cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add chopped broccoli florets, green water, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Fluff cooked rice with a fork and squeeze lemon juice on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 68.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BROCCOLI WITH RICE



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This recipe takes advantage of cooked rice and convenient canned soup. And unlike most side dishes, there are not a lot of vegetable to cut up.-Sondra Ostheimer, Boscobel, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Add rice and soup. Cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BROCCOLI RICE



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What a great low-carb side dish! Tasty alone or as a replacement for rice under your favorite stir-fry or sauce. This also makes a great filling for tacos, over a grain bowl, or cool and toss in a salad. Add other herbs and flavors as desired!

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 14m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ small onion, minced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 of the broccoli florets in a food processor; pulse about 20 times until broccoli looks like grains of rice. Repeat with remaining broccoli florets.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in broccoli rice, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until broccoli has softened, about 5 minutes. Pour lemon juice on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 359.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BROCCOLI AND RICE



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A short list of ingredients helps keep the cost down for this quick-to-cook side dish from Betty Janway of Ruston, Louisiana. Each serving costs just 47 cents.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1-1/2 cups cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Stir in rice and celery salt. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BROCCOLI "RICE" WITH GARLIC, LEMON AND CHILE PEPPER



Broccoli

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 broccoli stalks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Pinch crushed red pepper, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cut broccoli stalks into 1/2-inch chunks and put into a food processor. Pulse until stalks resemble rice.
  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium and add broccoli rice. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off heat, stir in lemon zest and red pepper if using and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with Parmesan.

BEST BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, grated
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups whole milk
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
8 ounces processed cheese, cubed
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar
8 cups small broccoli florets
6 ounces diced pimentos, drained
2 1/2 cups cooked long-grain rice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle over the flour, dry mustard and cayenne and stir to mix it in well. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Next, add the milk, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until totally combined. Stir in the pepper, salt and paprika. Add the processed cheese, stirring until completely melted. Next, add 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar and stir until melted. Then, fold in the broccoli and pimentos.
  • In a large baking dish, create a base with half of the rice. Top with half of the broccoli cheese sauce. Repeat with the remaining rice, then the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the rest of the Cheddar evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

GARLIC PARMESAN BROCCOLI RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: broccoli, cooking oil, garlic, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon cooking oil, of preference, or water
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the broccoli florets and stems until they reach your desired "rice" consistency.
  • In pan over medium heat, add oil and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Add riced broccoli, salt, and pepper, and cook 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add Parmesan and stir to combine.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 gram

BROCCOLI & RICE GRATIN



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Creamy baked rice and broccoli, an easy delicious side dish or light lunch with a salad and sliced tomatoes! My DD will only eat rice if cooked like this (or chinese) it is really easy, and tastes great! Good re-heated too! I have also used spinach or 1 cup of frozen peas instead of the broccoli. I think this came from a milk calander.

Provided by Lois M

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 In a large fry pan, melt butter.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 min over med heat.
  • Add thyme, rice, and flour, stirring for 1 minute Pour in chicken broth, stir and bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute Remove from heat.
  • Stir in broccoli, milk and parm cheese.
  • Mix well and pour into a buttered 6 cup casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake for 35 min or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, to make crumb topping, toss together all ingredients and set aside.
  • Remove casserole from oven, stir in lemon zest and sprinkle with crumb topping.
  • Broil for 1 to 2 min until golden.

BROCCOLI, RICE AND SAUSAGE DINNER



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The first recipe my kids requested when they left home was broccoli with sausage and rice. If fresh zucchini or summer squash is available, add it to the mix. -JoAnn Parmentier, Branch, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package (13 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, sliced
4 cups small fresh broccoli florets
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Reduced-fat sour cream and Louisiana-style hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in broccoli; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Add water, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes., Remove from heat; stir rice mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until liquid is almost absorbed and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROCCOLI AND RICE STIR FRY



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A quick and tasty side dish, or can be served as a meal. You can modify this recipe to include any veggies you choose.

Provided by HERCATE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
3 green onions, diced
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute broccoli until tender crisp, and add scallions. Remove from skillet. Scramble eggs; return broccoli mixture to pan. Stir in cooked rice, soy sauce, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 403.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CREAMY BROCCOLI AND RICE



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This is a quick and easy broccoli side dish that's creamy and filling.

Provided by Hollie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Broccoli Soup

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
¾ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
½ cup chopped broccoli
½ cup chopped cauliflower
2 cups instant brown rice
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend together the water, milk and cream of broccoli soup. Bring to a boil, stir in broccoli, cauliflower and rice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to stand for another 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 162.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

EASIEST BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe from someone I worked with 20 years ago...Her name was Ruth and she was such a sweetheart! Lost track of her when I left Ohio and moved to Indiana...Anyway, this is so easy that my kids can help me make this and they love it...

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups cooked white rice (Minute Rice)
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, pieces (thawed)
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) jar Cheese Whiz
1 (14 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (Campbell's)
1 (6 ounce) can sliced button mushrooms
1/2 cup butter, sliced and softened (1 stick)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except shredded cheddar cheese in a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.
  • Take out and stir.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.1, Fat 50.8, SaturatedFat 29.4, Cholesterol 133.2, Sodium 1938.1, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 22.1

BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE



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A creamy side dish that is baked in a delicious cheese sauce. This is the best broccoli rice casserole you will ever eat!

Provided by GMW

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
3 cups instant rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ¼ cups water
1 (16 ounce) package processed American cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 bunch celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli and rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and 1 1/4 cups water. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Be careful that the cheese doesn't burn.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir celery and onion until soft.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, rice, soup and cheese mixture, celery and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.4 calories, Carbohydrate 92.1 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1165.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHEESY RICE AND BROCCOLI



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Make and share this Cheesy Rice and Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     White Rice

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups broccoli florets, fresh
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked
1/2 lb cheese, cubes or 1/2 lb shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and broth in medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in rice, cover.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese, cover.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.5, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 470.6, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9.5

THAI BROCCOLI RICE



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Replacing rice with broccoli that's been blitzed to grains makes a colourful and healthy, quick-cook vegetarian meal

Provided by Georgina Fuggle

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish

Time 35m

Yield serves 4 (or 6 as a side)

Number Of Ingredients 14

100g salted peanuts
1 head of broccoli , cut into florets and the stem cut in half
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion , finely diced
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 medium red chilli , deseeded and finely diced
½ small red cabbage , shredded
1 red pepper , deseeded and sliced into strips
small pack coriander , roughly chopped
zest and juice 1 lime
2 tbsp tamari
½ tbsp golden caster sugar
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and add the peanuts. Toast evenly, regularly shaking the pan, then remove and set aside. Put the broccoli in a food processor and pulse until it looks like green couscous grains. Empty into a large bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli until soft and aromatic. Add the broccoli rice to the pan and mix through, making sure everything is well coated. Sauté for 3-4 mins until al dente. Transfer to a large bowl and add the red cabbage, red pepper, half the coriander and half the toasted peanuts. Mix to combine.
  • To make the dressing, whisk the lime zest and juice, tamari, sugar and oil together until combined. Toss the dressing through the broccoli rice and transfer to a serving bowl or individual bowls. To serve, garnish with the remaining coriander and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellowing or wilted florets.
  • Wash the broccoli thoroughly: Rinse the broccoli under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
  • Cook the broccoli properly: Broccoli can be cooked in a variety of ways, including steaming, boiling, roasting, and stir-frying. The best way to cook broccoli is to steam it, as this method preserves the broccoli's nutrients and bright green color.
  • Add flavor to the broccoli: There are many ways to add flavor to broccoli. You can add garlic, onion, ginger, soy sauce, or lemon juice. You can also roast the broccoli with olive oil and salt.
  • Serve the broccoli immediately: Broccoli is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to store the broccoli, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Broccoli with rice is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Broccoli is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while rice is a good source of carbohydrates. This dish is also a good source of fiber, which is important for digestive health. Broccoli with rice is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a good option for packed lunches or picnics.

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