Dairy-Free Herbed Rice with Broccoli

Elevate your mealtime with this Dairy-Free Herbed Rice with Broccoli, a wholesome, plant-based dish packed with fresh flavors and vibrant veggies. This recipe combines fluffy long-grain white rice cooked in vegetable broth for extra depth with tender steamed broccoli, all infused with fragrant fresh herbs like parsley and dill. A touch of lemon juice adds a zesty brightness, while sautéed onion and garlic deliver savory richness—all without any dairy! Perfect as a healthy side dish or a satisfying light meal, this recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Try this dairy-free, vegan-friendly dish for a delicious and nutritious way to add variety to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Start by rinsing the long-grain white rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Finely dice the medium onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the saucepan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 4

Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir to coat the rice with the oil and onion mixture.

Step 5

Pour in the 2 cups of vegetable broth and increase the heat to high. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 7

While the rice is cooking, chop the fresh parsley and dill. Set aside.

Step 8

After 15 minutes, add the 2 cups of broccoli florets on top of the rice without stirring them in. Replace the lid and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and let the saucepan sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the broccoli to steam and the rice to finish absorbing the broth.

Step 10

After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the fresh parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper.

Step 11

Add the lemon juice for a touch of brightness, mixing well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.

Step 12

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it as a light, dairy-free meal on its own.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1062.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	817.1

Total Fat 33.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2365.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 23.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 232.2mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1284.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.4%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 53.7%