Low Carb Broccoli Rice

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    5 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    10 min

Low Carb Broccoli Rice

This simple broccoli rice dish offers an alternative to cauliflower rice.

Quick and easy to prepare, this makes a great side for chicken or fish or a base for lunch meal prepping.

  • Net Carbs

    5.9 g

  • Fiber

    11.7 g

  • Total Carbs

    17.7 g

  • Protein

    13.1 g

  • Fats

    18 g

280 cals

Low Carb Broccoli Rice

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Ingredients

  • Broccoli Florets

    Broccoli Florets

    4 Cup

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    2 tablespoon

  • Lemon Juice, Fresh

    Lemon Juice, Fresh

    2 teaspoon

  • Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    1 tsp

  • Pine Nuts

    Pine Nuts

    1 tablespoon, whole pieces

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

10 min

  • Step 1

    Trim the tops of the broccoli florets using kitchen scissors to create small rice sized grains. You should have around two cups of rice.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Add the pine nuts to a dry pan over a low heat and toast for a minute or two until lightly golden. Set aside.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan over a low/medium heat. Finely slice the garlic and add to the pan, sweating until tender.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Add the broccoli grains, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper and stir well to combine. Cook for just a minute or two until the broccoli is hot through.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Top the rice with the toasted pine nuts to serve.
    Step 5

Comments 1

  • maya_g

    maya_g 5 years ago

    I liked it better without the pine nuts, but tasty side dish. I added chopped cooked bacon, then threw a fried egg on top, and voila - breakfast.