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Brown Rice, Broccoli, Cheese and Walnut Surprise

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"This recipe was born one night when I didn't have too much to do. I guess the only surprise about it is that it tastes so good!"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 113 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on small baking sheet, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in melted butter for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the rice, add the broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  3. Place broccoli in a microwave-safe casserole dish, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover, and microwave until tender.
  4. Spoon rice onto a serving platter, and top with broccoli. Sprinkle walnuts and cheese on top.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2005 by MISS_SCARLET 
I've adapted this recipe at bit, I don't use instant rice, I use a regular brown and wild rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by Jenn 
This gets 5 stars with the changes I made to it. Before, I found it lacked a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2004 by KAILASMITH 
I love all these ingredients except the walnuts. I think brown rice is a hidden secret in our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by Khristine 
DELICIOUS! I just changed it a little bit: In a 10 inch skillet I sauteed about 1/4 lg.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2007 by Foodie 
I would give it a 3.5. I think it needed more seasoning. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2004 by CHRISTINE1906 
I was making this recipe and thinking to myself that the ingredients were too easy and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2007 by KYRAROSE3 
Great! Added lentils to the rice and this was wonderful. Thanks! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2004 by COURTNEYSUNSHINE 
Very good, very quick recipe! We used almonds instead of walnuts and added a drained can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by DON-DON 
Everyone loved it (including the picky 10 year-old)! I used a whole boil-in-the-bag thing of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by Noochie Mama 
I was looking for something that would be comforting, but not too unhealthy and this was... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Brown Rice, Broccoli, Cheese and Walnut Surprise

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 272

  • Total Fat: 13.3g
  • Cholesterol: 37mg
  • Sodium: 643mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.7g
  • Protein: 12.8g

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