One-pot broccoli cheese brown rice

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 medium head Broccoli
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Onion

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Brown rice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Salt and black pepper

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or you can sub olive oil)
• 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium head of broccoli, florets only, finely chopped
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for serving
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes, until translucent. Add garlic and saute an additional 30 seconds.
• Add brown rice and stir to coat the rice in the butter and onions for about 1 minute.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the water and bring to a simmer. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and cook the brown rice for 25 minutes.
• After 25 minutes, add the chopped broccoli to the pot (right on top of the rice; no need to stir it in yet).
• Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Then turn off heat and let it sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
• Remove lid and stir broccoli into the rice. Add the cheddar cheese and stir to get everything well mixed and let the cheese melt.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with extra cheddar cheese sprinkled on top.