One-Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice
Creamy stove-top broccoli rice made in one pot—comforting, inexpensive, and a versatile side or base for protein add-ins.
Prep
5 min
Cook
18 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
dinnersidebudgetvegetarian
Ingredients
1cuplong-grain white rice
2cuplow-sodium vegetable broth
2cupbroccoli florets, small
1/2cupmilk
1cupcheddar cheese, shredded
1tbspbutter
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/4tspsalt
1/8tspblack pepper
Nutrition
Calories
330
83 per serving
Protein
13g
26% DV
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
1
Add rice, broth, butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper to pot; bring to a boil.
2
Reduce to low simmer, cover 10 minutes.
3
Stir; layer broccoli on top, re-cover 5 minutes (steam).
4
Uncover, stir in milk; cook 2 minutes until creamy.
5
Off heat fold in cheese until melted and smooth.
6
Adjust seasoning; serve immediately.