Sugar-Free Herbed Rice with Broccoli
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and wholesome Sugar-Free Herbed Rice with Broccoli. This simple yet flavorful dish combines fluffy long-grain white rice with tender, sautéed broccoli and a fragrant medley of fresh parsley, dill, and thyme for a burst of herbal goodness. A splash of zesty lemon juice ties it all together, while garlic adds a subtle kick. Perfectly balanced and naturally sugar-free, this recipe boasts an easy 30-minute prep and cook time, making it ideal for busy households looking for a healthy side or main dish. Serve warm and garnish with extra herbs for a fresh, aromatic finish. It's the ultimate guilt-free comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
- 1 medium, minced Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, add in the rinsed rice, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender-crisp.
Finely chop the parsley, dill, and thyme while the broccoli is cooking.
Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and add it to the skillet with the sautéed broccoli.
Sprinkle chopped parsley, dill, thyme, salt, and black pepper over the rice and broccoli.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the entire dish and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Allow the flavors to meld together for 2-3 minutes over low heat before serving.
Serve warm, garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2437 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 194 mg | 4% | |
*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.
