Cheesy Garlic Broccoli Rice Delight

Ingredients

- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ cups water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Rice:
- Rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

2. Cook the Rice:
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 ½ cups of water and the rinsed rice.
- Add 2 teaspoons of garlic salt to the water for flavor.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir once, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and let the rice simmer for approximately 15 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.

3. Prepare the Broccoli:
- While the rice is cooking, cut 2 cups of broccoli into small florets.
- Steam the broccoli florets in a separate pan for about 5 minutes until they become bright green and slightly tender. Alternatively, you can microwave them in a bowl with a splash of water for 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Combine Ingredients:
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the saucepan from heat. Keep it covered and let it sit for an additional 5 minutes to fluff and finish cooking via residual heat.
- Gently fold the steamed broccoli into the rice using a fork to maintain the fluffy texture.

5. Add Cheese and Spice:
- Stir in 1 ½ cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt and evenly coat the rice and broccoli.
- Season with ½ teaspoon of black pepper, or adjust to taste based on personal preference.

6. Final Touches:
- Return the saucepan to very low heat if necessary to thoroughly melt the cheese.
- Serve warm immediately, garnishing with extra grated cheese or a sprinkle of pepper if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
- PT10M
- 10 minutes
- Cooking Time:
- PT20M
- 20 minutes

Total Time

- PT30M
- 30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Cheesy Rice
- Broccoli Rice
- Garlic Rice
- Cheddar Cheese
- Quick Lunch Recipe
- Stove-Top Cooking
- Vegetarian Meal
- Rice Dish
- Comfort Food
- Easy Lunch

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1,200 calories (entire dish)

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