Cheesy Rice Recipe with Broccoli
This Cheesy Rice Recipe with Broccoli is an easy one-pan side dish featuring tender broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese.
Equipment
- Mahatma Jasmine Rice, 32-Ounce Bag
- Utopia Kitchen Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet - 12.5 Inch - Black
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- ⅓ cup liquid (water, broth or milk) add milk for creaminess
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium size saucepan over medium heat, add chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In the same saucepan, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the jasmine rice, cover and reduce temperature to low, stirring occasionally. After the rice has simmered on low for 12 minutes remove cover and stir well.
- Add in two tablespoons butter, ⅓ cup water, salt and pepper, cover and let simmer for 3 more minutes.
- After 3 minutes, stir in broccoli. Continue to let the rice cook on low for 4-5 minutes or until your broccoli is the desired tenderness.
- Stir in cheese and serve.
Notes
This recipe is great for picky eaters and is gluten-free.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 849mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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