Best 10 Broccoli With Rice Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that will please the whole family? Look no further than broccoli with rice! This classic combination is a staple in many households, and for good reason. Broccoli is a healthy and affordable vegetable that is packed with nutrients, and rice is a versatile grain that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When combined, these two ingredients create a satisfying and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are new to cooking or a seasoned pro, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that suits your needs.

This collection of broccoli with rice recipes offers something for everyone. From simple one-pot meals to more elaborate dishes, there is sure to be a recipe that catches your eye. If you are short on time, try the 15-minute broccoli and rice stir-fry. Or, if you are looking for a more substantial meal, try the broccoli and rice casserole. And if you are feeling adventurous, try the broccoli and rice pilaf with roasted vegetables. No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI RICE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup white rice
1/4 red bell pepper, chopped
1 box chopped frozen broccoli, defrosted and squeezed dry in kitchen towel

Steps:

  • Bring broth and butter to a boil. Add rice and stir to combine. Bring liquid back to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, 15 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper and chopped, defrosted, drained broccoli. Cook rice with broccoli and pepper another 2 to 3 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.

BROCCOLI WITH RICE



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This recipe takes advantage of cooked rice and convenient canned soup. And unlike most side dishes, there are not a lot of vegetable to cut up.-Sondra Ostheimer, Boscobel, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Add rice and soup. Cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BROCCOLI AND RICE



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In order to infuse the rice with the taste of broccoli, I puree the broccoli stalk with water and cook the rice in the green broccoli water. Some freshly squeezed lemon at the end adds freshness to this broccoli and rice recipe.

Provided by Rita

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Combine broccoli stalk and 1 cup water in a blender; blend until pureed. Add remaining cup of water for a total of 2 cups of green water to cook the 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 : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 68.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BROCCOLI RICE



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What a great low-carb side dish! Tasty alone or as a replacement for rice under your favorite stir-fry or sauce. This also makes a great filling for tacos, over a grain bowl, or cool and toss in a salad. Add other herbs and flavors as desired!

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 14m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ small onion, minced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 of the broccoli florets in a food processor; pulse about 20 times until broccoli looks like grains of rice. Repeat with remaining broccoli florets.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in broccoli rice, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until broccoli has softened, about 5 minutes. Pour lemon juice on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 359.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BROCCOLI AND RICE



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A short list of ingredients helps keep the cost down for this quick-to-cook side dish from Betty Janway of Ruston, Louisiana. Each serving costs just 47 cents.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1-1/2 cups cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Stir in rice and celery salt. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BROCCOLI AND RICE STIR FRY



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A quick and tasty side dish, or can be served as a meal. You can modify this recipe to include any veggies you choose.

Provided by HERCATE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
3 green onions, diced
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute broccoli until tender crisp, and add scallions. Remove from skillet. Scramble eggs; return broccoli mixture to pan. Stir in cooked rice, soy sauce, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 403.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHEESY RICE AND BROCCOLI



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Make and share this Cheesy Rice and Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     White Rice

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups broccoli florets, fresh
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked
1/2 lb cheese, cubes or 1/2 lb shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and broth in medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in rice, cover.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese, cover.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.5, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 470.6, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9.5

CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND RICE CASSEROLE



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I made this chicken and broccoli casserole for my wife and two young boys and they just loved it. It was very flavorful and creamy.

Provided by BAIN77

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice
2 large cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of broccoli soup
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs PLB
1 teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice, stir, cover, and remove from the heat. Let sit until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Transfer rice to a casserole dish and mix with chicken and broccoli.
  • Combine condensed soup, milk, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and pepper in a mixing bowl; mix until well combined. Add to the casserole dish along with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese; mix to combine. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar over top.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 929.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

BROCCOLI & RICE GRATIN



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Creamy baked rice and broccoli, an easy delicious side dish or light lunch with a salad and sliced tomatoes! My DD will only eat rice if cooked like this (or chinese) it is really easy, and tastes great! Good re-heated too! I have also used spinach or 1 cup of frozen peas instead of the broccoli. I think this came from a milk calander.

Provided by Lois M

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 In a large fry pan, melt butter.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 min over med heat.
  • Add thyme, rice, and flour, stirring for 1 minute Pour in chicken broth, stir and bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute Remove from heat.
  • Stir in broccoli, milk and parm cheese.
  • Mix well and pour into a buttered 6 cup casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake for 35 min or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, to make crumb topping, toss together all ingredients and set aside.
  • Remove casserole from oven, stir in lemon zest and sprinkle with crumb topping.
  • Broil for 1 to 2 min until golden.

BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE



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A creamy side dish that is baked in a delicious cheese sauce. This is the best broccoli rice casserole you will ever eat!

Provided by GMW

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
3 cups instant rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ¼ cups water
1 (16 ounce) package processed American cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 bunch celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli and rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and 1 1/4 cups water. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Be careful that the cheese doesn't burn.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir celery and onion until soft.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, rice, soup and cheese mixture, celery and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.4 calories, Carbohydrate 92.1 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1165.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellow or wilted florets.
  • Prepare the broccoli properly: Cut the broccoli into 1-inch florets and rinse them thoroughly. You can also peel the stems if they are tough.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will help to evenly distribute the broccoli and rice and prevent them from sticking together.
  • Cook the broccoli and rice separately: This will help to ensure that both the broccoli and the rice are cooked evenly. Cook the broccoli for 3-5 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
  • Add the broccoli to the rice at the end of cooking: This will help to prevent the broccoli from overcooking. Stir in the broccoli until it is evenly combined with the rice.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

Broccoli with rice is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover broccoli and rice. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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