How to Make Broccoli Rice

Create the ultimate side dish—Broccoli Rice—perfect for any meal, any diet, and any schedule, and a green canvas for some of your favorite ingredients.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 178kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

1 small head broccoli
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
2 tbsp cilantro stems chopped
pinch sea salt and fresh black pepper
1 lime zested and juiced
pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

Wash the broccoli and remove any tough or woody parts from the stalk. Cut the broccoli into florets. Place the florets and stem in a food processor. Pulse until they are broken down into small, rice-sized pieces.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over MED-HIGH heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped cilantro stems. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and the stems are softened.
Stir in the broccoli rice into the skillet and season with a pinch of sea salt, fresh black pepper, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Sauce the broccoli rice for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally. It should become tender but still vibrant green.
Add the zest and juice of one lime to the skillet and stir well. Taste the broccoli rice and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot as a side dish or main course.

Notes

You want vibrant and green broccoli that doesn't have any yellow spots and that stands at attention (i.e., no wilters)
Season a little at first. As they say, it's easier to add spices than to take spices away.
Once the broccoli is bright green and tender, it's good to go. You don't want to overcook, which can easily happen with this dish.

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