While the Cauliflower Rice is at the spotlight, broccoli is slowly making it to the top post ever since the quarantine has started. Surprised? Yes, aside from the cauliflower, we can also indulge into another low-carb treat, the Broccoli Rice. Like the cauliflower, it is a very healthy green vegetable too. Aside from being a great antioxidant, this veggie is considered as one of the best cancer-fighting agents.
Green veggies are also good in building our muscles. They also help in repairing torn muscles and even bulged discs. Two years ago, my MRI showed some bulged discs. Aside from medicines, physical therapy, and a stress-free lifestyle, I ate a lot of green veggies to help my muscles, joints and discs to recuperate fast.
How to make Broccoli Rice?
Simple as the cauli rice, this recipe only takes four simple steps to prepare: wash, remove the stems, grate/shred and saute.
You may also add some other veggies if you prefer, you can actually turn this simple rice recipe into a Yang Chow type by adding the same ingredients. Carrots, corn and ham of bacon bits, even hotdog bits will do.
Broccoli Rice
Ingredients:
- 500 grams broccoli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 piece onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions:
- Wash broccoli thoroughly
- In a bowl, remove the stems and get all the florets.
- If you have a food processor or a blender , use it to easily chopped the broccoli florets, if none a regular grater/shredder will do.
- Heat a wok or apan, put a little olive oil
- Saute the onion and garlic (optional)
- Add the grated broccoli
- Season with pepper, salt and a pinch of sugar to taste.
- Serve hot with any meat or fish dishes. This is perfect with any fried, stewed or grilled dish.
Check the printable recipe below:
BROCCOLI RICE
Equipment
- grater
- blender
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 big head broccoli
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced (optional)
- Kosher salt
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- parsley finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly
- Remove the stems
- Grate/Shred the broccoli florets or you may use a blender/food processor
- In a heated skillet or pan, saute the onion and the garlic (optional)
- Add the grated/shredded broccoli
- Stir occasionally
- Season with salt and pepper
- Once softened, sprinkle with lemon juice
- Add some finely chopped parsley to garnish (optional)
- Serve hot with any fish or meat dish of your choice
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I love Cauliflower rice and broccoli should be not worse. need to try it. thanks for tips and guide!
I am one of those few people who like Brocolli. This looks like an easy recipe to try out.
I’m not a big fan of broccoli but your recipe looks incredibly delicious. I’d love to give it a try.
This broccoli rice looks delicious and super healthy. Can’t wait to try this recipe this weekend!
This is a healthy dish, can we also sub cauliflower?
I’ll have to try this out. I don’t think I’ve ever tried broccoli rice before, so I’m curious.
Broccoli rice looks delicious. My kids love broccoli I need to make it for them.
YUM! I absolutely will have to try this! I love cauliflower rice so I can only imagine how much I’ll love this! Thanks for sharing this recipe, I’m eager to find out if this is equally as amazing!
Broccoli is my favorite. I don’t know why I haven’t tried this, I guess because it less mess to buy it from Trader Joe’s. Now that the border is closed, I will bust out my food processor and do this.
This looks and sounds amazingly delicious! I will definitely have to give this a try sometime.
This is such an interesting idea, I have to admit I’ve never thought of making anything like broccoli rice before – I must try it!
Thanks for sharing this recipe. My family loves broccoli.
Sounds like a healthy and delicious side dish! I will make it for sure!
Hmm, this looks so healthy, Broccoli is rich in a number of vitamins so I need to try this.
This is a great idea, i love all types of veggies, i cant wait to try broccoli rice, I look forward of trying it out.
Oh yum! I’ve never had broccoli rice before, but I am looking forward to making some!
I didn’t know you could make rice out of broccoli. I learned something new. I love broccoli and my kids do too, so this would be a hit here.
I love all vegetables and this broccoli rice sounds like a great idea. I will try and make this after I get some next trip to the grocer.