Mind-Blowing Broccoli Rice Recipe: A Burst of Flavor!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1headbroccoli, stalk and florets chopped separately

  • 2cupswater

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1tablespoonminced garlic

  • ½cupuncooked white rice

  • salt to taste

  • 1squeezelemon juice

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine broccoli stalk and 1 cup water in a blender; blend until puréed. Add remaining cup of water for a total of 2 cups of green water to cook rice in.

  2. 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.

  3. Fluff cooked rice with a fork and squeeze lemon juice on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories185
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g
9%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
44mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
10%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
4g
8%
Vitamin C
61mg
68%
Calcium
45mg
3%
Iron
1mg
5%
Potassium
301mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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