Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
8 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
1 cup chopped yellow onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
3 ½ cups cooked brown rice
1 cup unsalted chicken broth
½ cup plain yogurt
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Dijon or brown mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
3 Tablespoons corn starch
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat broiler and position a rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source. Melt butter or oil in a large ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook stirring often, until browned and tender, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add rice, stirring to coat and break up clumps
  2. Whisk broth, yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in cornstarch. Add the mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Stir in broccoli; let mixture come to a boil.
  3. Cover reduce heat to medium and cook until the broccoli is bright green and tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Transfer the pan to the oven; broil until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.

 

 
Recipe courtesy of Maryland WIC.

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Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
8 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
1 cup chopped yellow onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
3 ½ cups cooked brown rice
1 cup unsalted chicken broth
½ cup plain yogurt
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Dijon or brown mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
3 Tablespoons corn starch
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat broiler and position a rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source. Melt butter or oil in a large ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook stirring often, until browned and tender, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add rice, stirring to coat and break up clumps
  2. Whisk broth, yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in cornstarch. Add the mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Stir in broccoli; let mixture come to a boil.
  3. Cover reduce heat to medium and cook until the broccoli is bright green and tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Transfer the pan to the oven; broil until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.

 

 
Recipe courtesy of Maryland WIC.

Nutrition Facts

8 serving per container

Serving size 1 1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 300mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 9g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 167mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 377mg 8%

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.