Broccoli Rice Pilaf
- Course Side Dishes
- Prep. Time 15 mins
- Cooking Time 30 mins
- Yields 8
Preparation
What You Need
Combine your rice and vegetables in one easy dish. The addition of zesty cheese makes it fit for a special occasion.
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
2 carrots, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) dried rosemary, crumbled
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) long-grain parboiled (Converted) white rice
2 cups (500 mL) hot vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup (250 mL) hot water
4 cups (1 L) small broccoli florets (about 1 bunch)
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded Canadian Gouda, old Canadian Cheddar or Canadian Havarti cheese, divided
Instructions
In large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat; add carrots, onion, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes or onions are until softened. Stir in rice until coated in butter.
Stir broth and hot water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Working quickly, stir broccoli into rice and replace lid. Simmer for 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Using a fork, gently stir in 1 cup (250 mL) of the cheese. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Nutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 272 Calories
Protein: 11 g
Carbohydrate: 36 g
Fat: 10 g
Fibre: 2,8 g
Sodium: 510 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient % DV*
Calcium: 19 % / 204 mg
Vitamin C: 72 %
Folate: 59 %
Thiamin: 23 %
Phosphorus: 21 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
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Our tips
To use frozen broccoli in place of fresh, let broccoli thaw and drain well. Cook rice for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in broccoli and let stand as directed.
Using hot broth and water speeds up the cooking time and keeps the rice from getting mushy.
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