Broccoli with Brown Rice

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Broccoli with Brown Rice

From 30-Dinners in 30-Days Ebook

This is a brilliant little pantry recipe if you’re using frozen broccoli. It’s also a favourite one pot meal when you’re in the mood for something nourishing. By charring the broccoli in a hot pot, we end up with a far more complex tasting green than just boring old steamed broccoli. I also love using pouches of ‘parcooked’ rice from the supermarket for a super quick dinner.

Per person
1 head broccoli, rinsed and chopped
1 cup coconut milk
250g (9oz) cooked brown rice
1 small red chilli, finely chopped

1. Heat a large saucepan on a very high heat. Add a little oil and the broccoli. Jam on the lid and cook for 2 minutes.

2. Stir and jam the lid back on for another 2 minutes.

3. Reduce the heat to medium low. Add the coconut milk, rice and chilli.

4. Cover again and cook for another 2 minutes or until everything is hot and the rice is tender.

VARIATIONS
can’t find pre-cooked rice – just simmer brown rice in plenty of boiling water until tender (about 20 minutes). Drain and cool. Can be frozen in ready to use portions.

no coconut milk? – replace with vegetable or chicken stock or 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut cream diluted with 1/2 cup water.

herby – serve with a handful of chopped basil or parsley leaves.

slow-carb / grain-free – replace the brown rice with cooked red lentils.

paleo – double the broccoli, skip the rice and serve with generous handfuls of almonds or cashews