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Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice.

Feb 25, 2015 · Modified: Jul 30, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 18 Comments

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cheesy broccoli rice recipe

Easy cheesy broccoli rice – the perfect gluten free comfort food. Whip this up for a tasty lunch!

Super easy cheesy broccoli rice recipe. An easy lunch or side dish! #glutenfree

Yum! A bowl of cheesy broccoli rice. Doesn’t that sound so good right now? And it’s so easy to make, and it’s super comforting on a freezing cold day.

This dish has a special place in my heart because when I was in college I would often make these little packets of cheesy broccoli rice for a quick dinner. Maybe not the healthiest, but I felt it was better than boxed macaroni and cheese, because…broccoli. Even though it was tiny little freeze-dried pieces, it was in there! ;)

Delicious, kid friendly comfort food - this cheesy broccoli rice is so easy to whip up on a busy weeknight. #comfortfood

You can make this cheesy broccoli rice with any type of rice. This time I made it with short grain brown rice, and it does take longer to cook. If you are in a hurry, you might want to go with regular white or brown rice. Of course I made it with dairy free cheddar cheese, but if you are not on a dairy free diet, use normal cheddar cheese.

Super easy cheesy broccoli rice recipe. An easy lunch or side dish! Naturally gluten free. #glutenfree
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Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice.

Creamy, cheesy broccoli rice - a delicious side dish or lunch!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 338 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white rice
  • 2 cups Daiya shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups broccoli florets chopped small
  • 2 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • 1 Tablespoons gluten free flour blend or regular flour
  • ½ cup non-dairy milk
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • â…“ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice of your choice according to package directions.
  2. When the rice is almost done, steam the broccoli for just a few minutes until it is tender but still bright green.
  3. Add the buttery spread, cheese, and milk to the rice. Sprinkle the gluten free flour on top. Stir until cheese is melted and the sauce is thick and creamy.
  4. Add the broccoli and salt and pepper. Stir. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice.
Amount per Serving
Calories
338
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Sodium
 
910
mg
40
%
Potassium
 
174
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
49
g
16
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
410
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
27.1
mg
33
%
Calcium
 
79
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1.2
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

EASY, delicious, crowd-pleasing cheesy broccoli rice. Everyone loves this classic side dish!

There! A healthier version of my college comfort food.

What quick meals did you eat when you were in college?

cheesy broccoli rice recipe

 

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, food, Gluten Free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegan Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Gluten Free, Nightshade Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, top 8 allergy free recipe, Tree Nut Free

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Katie

    November 04, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. Lori

    March 07, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Wait, dairy free cheese exists!!! Where can you buy it???

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 09, 2015 at 6:20 pm

      Yes, it does! I love Daiya brand dairy free cheese, and you can get it at Whole Foods, Kroger, or other natural food stores.

      Reply
  3. Kim @ 2justByou

    February 28, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Hi Kelly!
    It’s been a long time since I’ve commented, but I hope you know I do still visit fairly often. ;)
    A family member just found our her son needs to go gluten and lactose-free, so I pointed them in your direction!
    I’m wondering if you have a larger list of allergy-friendly ingredients? In many of your recipes you’re so great at listing specifics, but I went to your ingredients resource page, and I noticed it didn’t include some things, like the Daiya cheeses.
    As always, thanks for another amazing recipe!!!

    Kim

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 02, 2015 at 12:45 am

      Hi Kim, Thanks for stopping by again! I do have a few different posts that may help: http://theprettybee.com/2014/05/easy-substitutions-for-vegan-wheat-free-baking.html and http://theprettybee.com/2014/12/products-free-top-8-allergens.html
      I hope those help!
      I do need to add some more products to the Resources page, thank you for the reminder!

      Reply
  4. Sarah@Whole and Heavenly Oven

    February 26, 2015 at 8:43 am

    I’m sitting here right now freezing my tail off and TOTALLY wishing a huge bowl of this comfort would appear in front of my face. Love this rice, Kelly!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 02, 2015 at 12:52 am

      Thanks, Sarah!

      Reply
  5. Mindy

    February 25, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Looks wonderful, rich and creamy.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 02, 2015 at 12:53 am

      Thanks, Mindy!

      Reply
  6. keriz213

    February 25, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    This looks fantastic! I love anything with broccoli and cheese. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 02, 2015 at 12:53 am

      Thank you! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  7. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    February 25, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    This dish looks perfect, Kelly! It reminds me of a chicken casserole that my dad used to make when I was little. And I love how easy this is to whip up, too!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 02, 2015 at 12:54 am

      Thanks, Gayle! Chicken would be a nice addition!

      Reply
  8. She Likes Food @ She Likes Food

    February 25, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    This looks like the perfect lunch for the cold day we are having here today! I never think to cook broccoli rice and cheese together and now I am wondering why! I’m also impressed with how melty and delicious that diaya cheese looks :)

    Reply
  9. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    February 25, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    What is it about brocolli and cheese? So good together. I love melty, cheesy rice dishes like this : )

    Reply
  10. Caitlin

    February 25, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    Yummy! I love a good cheesy broccoli casserole. My college staple was Annie’s Mac and cheese. And since we didn’t have a kitchen in the dorms, I would make it in my portable water boiler thing. My tea started tasting a little weird after, but it was worth it!

    Reply
  11. Julia

    February 25, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    I was just wondering to myself what I was going to eat for lunch! I have a head of broccoli and everything else I need for this recipe so I certainly can make this beautiful vision a reality! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  12. energywebring

    February 25, 2015 at 11:57 am

    A family favorite!! Looks a lot better without the fried onions on top :D

    Reply

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