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Lemon Broccoli Rice

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Lemon Broccoli Rice
Ingredients
  • 1 head broccoli, stalk and florets chopped separately
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • salt to taste
  • 1 squeeze lemon juice
Instructions
1
Combine the tough, fibrous stalks of broccoli with 1 cup of liquid in a food processor; process until the mixture is smooth and well broken down. Add an additional 1 cup of liquid to create a total of 2 cups of green broth, which will be used as a cooking liquid for the rice.
2
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a cooking vessel over a medium temperature and cook minced garlic until it emits a pleasant aroma, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 3 minutes. Add chopped broccoli florets, the 2 cups of green broth, and a pinch of salt; bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Lower the heat to a low simmer and cook until the rice is tender, typically taking 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Use a fork to gently separate and aerate the cooked rice, then squeeze a small amount of fresh lemon juice on top before presenting.