Green Rice (Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 0

Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole recipe for your dinner table tonight

Green Rice (Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole)

by The Chefin Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

326

Sugar

Fat

13g

Looking for a nutritious and delicious casserole dish for dinner tonight? Look no further than this Green Rice (Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole) recipe. Made with fresh ingredients such as broccoli, onion, and cheese, this casserole is both flavorful and nutritious. The brown rice is a healthier alternative to white rice and the dish is low in fat. Serve it as a standalone meal or as a side dish to your preferred entree, and enjoy the wholesome ingredients with every bite. This recipe is both easy to make and satisfying.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C)
2.	In a skillet, melt butter, add and sauté onions until translucent
3.	Add cooked rice, broccoli, ½ of the grated cheese, and low-fat milk to the skillet mixture
4.	Mix and spread the mixture into a baking dish, sprinkle the remaining grated cheese on top.
5.	Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese melted

PROS

This casserole is a flavorful and filling dish that can be enjoyed as a standalone meal, or as a side dish to your preferred main course.

Broccoli is a nutritious, low-calorie vegetable that provides vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and potassium.
This recipe is also low in fat and high in fiber.

CONS

The dish is high in carbohydrates due to the brown rice and cheese.

Some may find the texture and taste not as appealing as other casserole dishes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe uses wholesome ingredients that are known to provide health benefits.
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that may potentially help reduce the risk of cancer and protect against heart disease. Brown rice is also known to be better for blood sugar control and more filling than white rice.

	2 tablespoons butter
	1 onion , chopped
	1 1/2 - 2 cups cooked brown rice
	2 cups chopped broccoli
	2/3 cup grated cheese
	1/2 cup low-fat milk