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

Hani Khan
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I will definitely be making this dish again.


Edgar Espinal
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This recipe is a keeper!


mikiyas Ashenafi
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Katherine Caico
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some garlic and onion to the sauce and it helped a lot.


Malik Ishafq
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this dish! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Fuck Zaryan
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This recipe is a keeper! The broccoli and rice were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Demi Dyson
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Delicious and easy to make.


Natalie Reid
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Taha Naeem
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The broccoli and rice were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Umar Minhas
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some garlic and onion to the sauce and it helped a lot. The broccoli and rice were cooked perfectly though.


Laura Coulson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The broccoli was tender and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and it all came together in a delicious and satisfying meal.


armaan jutt
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The broccoli was still slightly crunchy and the rice was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and it all came together in a delicious and satisfying meal.


Juliet Kubi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The broccoli and rice are cooked to perfection and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I like to add a little bit of garlic and onion to the sauce for extra flavor.


Pom Cro
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This broccoli and rice dish was a hit with my family! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and it all came together in a delicious and satisfying meal.


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