Best Broccoli Lemon Rice Recipes

BROCCOLI "RICE" WITH GARLIC, LEMON AND CHILE PEPPER

Steps:

• Cut broccoli stalks into 1/2-inch chunks and put into a food processor. Pulse until stalks resemble rice.
• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium and add broccoli rice. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off heat, stir in lemon zest and red pepper if using and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with Parmesan.

BROCCOLI LEMON RICE

Steps:

• Cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Cook broccoli covered in a small amount of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain.
• In a medium saucepan; cook the rice and onion in butter until onion is tender but not brown.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in the broth, water chestnuts, lemon peel and lemon-pepper seasoning.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
• Stir in the cooked broccoli.
• Remove from heat.
• Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with fork.

LEMON-BROCCOLI RICE WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil or butter in large skillet on medium-high heat.
• Add chicken, garlic and pepper; cook 5-6 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
• Add cooking creme and broccoli; cook and stir 2 minutes; stir in lemon zest.
• Serve over rice.

LEMON-BROCCOLI RICE WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic and pepper; cook 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
• Whisk Neufchatel, pasta sauce and milk until smooth. Add to skillet with broccoli; cook and stir 2 min. Stir in lemon zest.
• Serve over rice.