Broccoli and Rice

Name: Broccoli and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, stalk and florets chopped separately; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 0.5 cup uncooked white rice; salt to taste; 1 squeeze lemon juice

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In this rice with broccoli recipe, I purée broccoli stalk with water and cook rice in it — it infuses the rice with a broccoli taste. Some freshly squeezed lemon can add freshness to this dish.

Recipe by Rita

Updated on February 13, 2023

close up view of Broccoli and Rice in a red bowl with a wooden spatula

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.
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 (per serving)

173	Calories
7g	Fat
24g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 69mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 68mg	341%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 275mg	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.