Low Fat Herbed Rice with Broccoli
Light, flavorful, and irresistibly healthy, this Low Fat Herbed Rice with Broccoli is a quick and easy side dish that’s sure to brighten up your table. Made with long-grain white rice simmered in a savory blend of vegetable broth and aromatic herbs like thyme and basil, this recipe delivers layers of comforting flavors with every bite. Fresh broccoli florets are added midway, providing a tender-crisp texture and a boost of nutrients, while garlic, parsley, and a splash of lemon juice bring a zesty freshness to the dish. In just 35 minutes, you’ll have a low-fat, nutrient-packed side that pairs perfectly with your favorite mains or can be enjoyed on its own. Ideal for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or a healthy potluck option, this herbed rice recipe is a satisfying, guilt-free choice that you’ll turn to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 2 cups Fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain thoroughly.
In a medium saucepan, combine the vegetable broth, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Add the rinsed rice to the boiling liquid, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the broccoli by cutting it into small, bite-sized florets.
After 10 minutes of simmering the rice, gently stir in the broccoli florets, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the saucepan again and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to finish cooking.
Fluff the herbed rice with a fork, then stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice for a burst of freshness.
Serve the low-fat herbed rice with broccoli hot, and garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.4 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2374 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1618 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
