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
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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