Broccoli Rice Casserole
serves 4
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Lighter and healthier, but still great tasting broccoli and rice casserole side dish. This is one way to get your kids to eat their broccoli.
Ingredients:
2 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped broccoli
2 cups water
1 cup rice
1 cup shredded plant based cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
2 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped broccoli
2 cups water
1 cup rice
1 cup shredded plant based cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
Directions:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic and onion in 1 to 2 tablespoons water for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in broccoli, cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Toast rice in the same saucepan for 1-2 minutes.
- Add water to rice, stirring well.
- Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer 15-20 minutes.
- When rice is done, stir broccoli into rice.
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a oven proof baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spoon rice/vegetable mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Top with cheese, cover and bake 30-35 minutes. Stir before serving.
Calories 223, Fat 4.3g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 98mg
Carbohydrates 39.8g, Fiber 1.3g, Sugars 0.8g, Protein 7.6g
Carbohydrates 39.8g, Fiber 1.3g, Sugars 0.8g, Protein 7.6g
