Low Fat Herbed Rice with Broccoli

Elevate your side dishes with this Low Fat Herbed Rice with Broccoli – a wholesome, flavor-packed recipe that's both nutritious and comforting. This light and aromatic dish combines tender long-grain white rice simmered in savory vegetable broth with vibrant broccoli florets, garlic, and a fragrant medley of dried thyme and basil. A finishing touch of fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice brightens the dish, making it the perfect low-fat, vegetarian-friendly option for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or can be enjoyed on its own for a satisfying plant-based meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Long-grain white rice
• 2 cups Fresh broccoli florets
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Water
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain thoroughly.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the vegetable broth, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Add the rinsed rice to the boiling liquid, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

While the rice is cooking, prepare the broccoli by cutting it into small, bite-sized florets.

Step 5

After 10 minutes of simmering the rice, gently stir in the broccoli florets, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Cover the saucepan again and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to finish cooking.

Step 8

Fluff the herbed rice with a fork, then stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice for a burst of freshness.

Step 9

Serve the low-fat herbed rice with broccoli hot, and garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1123.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	519.4

Total Fat 5.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2374.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 10.6g
Protein 19.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 232.5mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1618.1mg	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: 9.1%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 76.3%