Broccoli Rice Pilaf
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Broccoli Rice Pilaf
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving | - |
| cal | 272 |
| pro | 11 g |
| carb | 36 g |
| total fat | 10 g |
| fibre | 3 g |
| sodium | 510 mg |
| Nutrient % DV | - |
| calcium | 19 / |
| vit C | 72 |
| Folate | 59 |
| Thiamine | 23 |
| Phosphorus | 21 |
Ingredients
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2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
2 carrots, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) dried rosemary
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 (or old Cheddar or Havarti cheese), divided
Preparation
Prep time: 15 min • Cook time: 30 min
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.
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.
Additional information : Tip: 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.
Source : Dairy Farmers of Canada
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