Green Rice (Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole)

Submitted by A Messy Cook

"When I was younger, I didn’t like broccoli, but I sure loved this casserole! I requested “green rice” all the time. Maybe it was because of all the cheese :) This is a good way to get veggies, whole grains, and calcium into picky kids’ mouths! Can either be a vegetarian main dish or a side dish."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 - 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 cups chopped broccoli
• 2⁄3 cup grated cheese
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat milk

directions

1. Saute onion in melted butter.
2. Meanwhile, steam broccoli until tender; drain.
3. Combine all ingredients and bake in covered casserole at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Reviews

[PanNan]

At the last minute I discovered I was out of brown rice, so substituted white rice. I loved the fact that it was a healthier version of broccoli rice casserole, and didn't rely on the typical creamed soups and Cheez Whiz. The only thing that prevented me from giving it a full five stars is that it was a little on the dry side for our taste. In the future I think I'll add flour to the sauteed onions and butter and make a white sauce with a little more milk, and then add the cheese to that to melt - so that it's a bit creamer. Overall, a very good recipe.

 

[chef 138622]

We found this recipe to be what we call a "Good Base" It needed some changes but overall was good. We found that 2C of broccoli was not enough a 14 oz bag ( frozen ) would have worked better for us ( when using frozen broccoli don't cook it first , let it cook during the baking ). 2/3C cheese was also not enough we are going to be adding 2C next time. Otherwise it was a great way to use up leftover brown rice. This recipe will be going into our family's dinner rotation :)

 

[GreenCheesee1212]

Really good and easy to make! Thanks!

 

[aprilfl514]

my family loved this. i made it with peper jack to give it some spice.yum yum

 

[djmastermum]

Can't beleive I haven't rate this great recipe.. I make this ften and the kids love this healthy rice dish!