Rice With Broccoli and Parmesan

Name: Rice With Broccoli and Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup long grain white rice or 1 cup medium-grain white rice; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (plus extra for topping); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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Recipe by ratherbeswimmin

A little different from what is usually thought of as broccoli and rice.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₄

cup finely chopped onion
1

cup long grain white rice or 1 cup medium-grain white rice
2

cups low sodium chicken broth
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
2

cups broccoli florets
¹⁄₄

cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (plus extra for topping)
2

tablespoons unsalted butter

DIRECTIONS

Let the oil get heated in a large wide saucepan; add in the onion; cook, stirring over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender but not browned.
Stir in the rice until coated.
Stir in the broth and salt; heat to boiling.
Cover and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Meanwhile, put the broccoli in a vegetable steamer set over 1 inch of boiling water in a covered skillet or saucepan; steam 6-8 minutes or until tender.
When the rice is cooked, stir in the ¼ cup cheese and the butter.
Spoon into a serving bowl and top with the broccoli; sprinkle with a little extra cheese.

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