Cheesy Rice & Broccoli

GF V NF SF Feb 10, 2025

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This healthier cheesy rice and broccoli uses my homemade Gooey Cheese Sauce, and is dead simple to put together. Just simmer the rice, roast the broccoli, and mix with the sauce. Nice and simple vegetarian meal with still a decent amount of protein for not having any meat. For another recipe with my Gooey Cheese Sauce, check out my Two Ingredient Mac & Cheese

RICE
- 1 cup (185 g) Brown rice
- 1 tsp (4 g) Bouillon powder
- 2 cup (480 g) Water

BROCCOLI
- 2 lb (907 g) Frozen broccoli, thawed
- 1/4 cup (60 g) Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Paprika
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Chili powder
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp (3 g) Salt

CHEESE SAUCE
- Full batch (300 g) Gooey cheese sauce

1. Add rice, bouillon powder, and water to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, until fully cooked and water is absorbed. Set aside

2. Add your broccoli to a bowl, and season with lemon juice, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Transfer to a parchment lined cookie sheet, and roast at 400F for about 30 minutes, until tender and lightly charred. Set aside

3. In a large bowl, combine together the rice, broccoli, and Gooey Cheese Sauce. Divide into 4 servings

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Description

 This healthier cheesy rice and broccoli uses my homemade Gooey Cheese Sauce, and is dead simple to put together. Just simmer the rice, roast the broccoli, and mix with the sauce. Nice and simple vegetarian meal with still a decent amount of protein for not having any meat. For another recipe with my Gooey Cheese Sauce, check out my Two Ingredient Mac & Cheese

Time

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$1.68

Ingredients

Serving(s)

Rice

1 cup Brown rice
1 tsp Bouillon powder
2 cup Water

Broccoli

2 lb Frozen broccoli, thawed
1/4 cup Lemon juice
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tbsp Chili powder
1 tbsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp Onion powder
1/2 tsp Salt

Cheese sauce

Full batch Gooey cheese sauce

Instructions

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1. Add rice, bouillon powder, and water to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, until fully cooked and water is absorbed. Set aside


2. Add your broccoli to a bowl, and season with lemon juice, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Transfer to a parchment lined cookie sheet, and roast at 400F for about 30 minutes, until tender and lightly charred. Set aside


3. In a large bowl, combine together the rice, broccoli, and Gooey Cheese Sauce. Divide into 4 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 4

Calories: 488

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Total Fat: 20.8g (27 %)
 Saturated Fat: 9.5g (47 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 5.1g
Cholesterol: 53mg (18 %)
Sodium: 1243mg (54 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 55.6g (20 %)
 Fiber: 10.6g (38 %)
 Net Carbs: 45.0g
 Total Sugar: 6.1g
  Added Sugar: 0.0g (0 %)
Protein: 25.2g (50 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.81mcg (34 %)
Vitamin D: 0.55mcg (3 %)
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Calcium: 563mg (43 %)
Iron: 3.85mg (21 %)
Magnesium: 127mg (30 %)
Potassium: 856mg (18 %)

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Glycemic Index:

43.3

Glycemic Load:

26.0

Sources of Inspiration

https://poormanprotein.com/recipes/cheese-sauce