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Easy Broccoli Garlic Rice


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Description

This simple meal can be whipped up in just 30 minutes – a fragrant dish of white rice stir-fried with garlic and broccoli. Best with a sunny side up egg.


Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of broccoli, florets only
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups of cooked long grain white rice (or 2 cups of uncooked long grain white rice)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of ground chilli flakes, optional
  • 4 eggs, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  2. While rice is cooking, cut the broccoli florets from the head (you cankeep the stalks for another use)
  3. Wash the broccoli florets and then roughly cut them into smaller pieces
  4. Process the broccoli florets in small portions in a processor until they attain a couscous-like texture
  5. Mince the garlic and then sauté the garlic in a large por/wok in a little olive oil over low heat for 30 seconds
  6. When garlic starts turning golden brown, add in the broccoli couscous and mix, letting it cook for five minutes.
  7. Add in the cooked rice and mix well till you get a homogeneous mixture
  8. Add salt to taste
  9. If using eggs, cooked four sunny-side up eggs
  10. Divide the rice into 4 equal portions and serve each portion with a sunny side up egg

Notes

This recipe is inspired by my trip to Brazil, whose cuisine includes rice as a staple side dish. Broccoli rice is usually served as a side dish along side grilled fish or chicken, and is incredibly delicious!

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Gluten-free