Broccoli Rice
Broccoli Rice is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that brings together crisp, fresh broccoli and fluffy rice in just 20 minutes. In just 15 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, you’ll have a dish that’s not only healthy but also bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 small broccoli head, about 8 ounces
For Cilantro-Lime Broccoli Rice:
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 2 scallions, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems, plus ½ cup leaves reserved
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, plus more to taste
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 1 cup cooked brown rice, optional
Instructions
- Remove any tough, woody parts from the broccoli stalk. If the outer skin of the stalk is very tough, you can peel it with a vegetable peeler. Chop the remaining stalk and the florets into 1-inch pieces.
- Place into a food processor and pulse until the broccoli is broken up into tiny rice-sized pieces. This should yield about 2 cups of “riced” broccoli. Stop there and use your broccoli rice in any recipe that calls for broccoli rice or cauliflower rice.
- To make Cilantro-Lime Broccoli Rice, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and brush with olive oil. Add the riced broccoli, the scallions, garlic, cilantro stems, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute, until lightly warmed but still bright green. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cumin, lime zest, and a squeeze of lime juice. Stir in the brown rice, if using. Season to taste and serve.
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