Broccoli Rice Casserole
serves 4

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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.
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped broccoli
2 cups water
1 cup rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic and onion for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in broccoli, cook another 2-3 minutes. 
  3. Remove from pan, set aside.
  4. Toast rice in the same saucepan for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add water to rice, stirring well.
  6. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer 15-20 minutes.
  7. When rice is done, stir vegetables into rice.
  8. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a oven proof baking dish with cooking spray.
  9. Spoon rice/vegetable mixture into prepared baking dish.
  10. Top with cheese, cover and bake 30-35 minutes. Stir before serving.
Calories 253, Fat 6.8g, Cholesterol 15mg, Sodium 98mg
Carbohydrates 39.8g, Fiber 1.3g, Sugars 0.8g, Protein 7.6g