Side Items

Broccoli, Cauliflower and Rice Bake is for Side Dish.

Broccoli, Cauliflower and Rice Bake takes several minutes to prepare.

Broccoli, Cauliflower and Rice Bake takes several minutes to cook.

Broccoli, Cauliflower and Rice Bake makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Broccoli, Cauliflower and Rice Bake are:

1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked white OR brown rice
1 head broccoli - florets cut off, discard thick stems
1 head cauliflower - florets cut off, discard thick stems
1/4 cup butter OR margarine
1 med. onion - chopped
12 oz. process cheese food (Velveeta?) - cubed, low-fat okay
10.75 oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup - low-fat okay
1/2 cup milk - low-fat okay
1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz? crackers - optional, low-fat okay

-In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil.
-Add rice to pan, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
-Add broccoli and cauliflower florets to pan, cover, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
-Strain any remaining water out of pan; place rice/vegetables in a greased 13" X 9" X 2" baking dish; set aside.
-In a saucepan over medium-high heat, saut? onion in butter until golden.
-Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in cheese, soup, and milk; heat and stir until cheese has melted.
-Pour cheese mixture over rice/vegetables, stir to coat.
-If desired, sprinkle crushed crackers evenly over dish.
-Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
-This may be served immediately, but for a thicker sauce, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes: Leftovers are even better than the original, but if you are planning on reheating, do not use crackers. I have also added cooked chicken to the mix for a hearty main dish.

Here is how you make Broccoli, Cauliflower and Rice Bake:

6 servingsNumber of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NORTHWOODSMOM8.

The nutritional information for Broccoli, Cauliflower and Rice Bake is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 211.4

• Total Fat: 11.6 g
• Cholesterol: 33.0 mg
• Sodium: 672.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 20.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 9.2 g