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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

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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.