Cauliflower Rice Vs Broccoli Rice
Hey, Low Carbers… Raise your hand if you’re tired of cauliflower rice! Don’t get me wrong, Roasted Cauliflower Rice is a wonderful substitute for regular rice when you are on a low carb or grain-free diet. It’s white like rice, easy to make, ultra-lean, and pretty darn tasty! However, every food gets tiring after a while when you eat it repeatedly, don’t you think? That’s why Healthy Roasted Broccoli Rice is a great side dish to add to the rotation when planning your meals for the week.
Riced Broccoli
No, broccoli rice does not look as much like standard rice as cauliflower does. After all, it’s green. But remember, bold colors in veggies means more nutrients! Broccoli rice is packed with more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than cauliflower, and (in my opinion) it tastes better as well!
So what does broccoli rice taste like?
Like broccoli, of course! But not just raw broccoli. Roasting the broccoli enhances its flavor and softens its texture. Actually, roasting the broccoli does a lot for the texture, because it softens it overall, yet you end up with some slightly charred crispy bits that are truly delicious. PS – You can eat raw broccoli rice if you are all about getting every last nutrient out of your food. Not cooking the rice does, in fact, reserve the highest level of nutritional goodies. Just be sure to toss it with some seasoning so it’s a bit more palatable.
Low Carb Rice Ingredients
With just three simple ingredients, broccoli rice is a side dish you can pull together in no time! All you need is…
Broccoli. The whole stalk. Olive Oil. Or your favorite oil for roasting. Garlic Salt. Or regular salt and a dash of garlic powder.
You can also mix things up by adding any spice blend you like to your roasted broccoli. As for equipment, you will need…
Food Processor. To grind the broccoli pieces into the desired consistency. Sheet Pan. The larger the better. Flat Spatula. For flipping the rice. Oven. To roast the broccoli, of course.
How To Make Broccoli Rice
Making healthy vegetable rice could not be any more simple…
Get the Full (Printable) How To Make Healthy Oven Roasted Broccoli Rice Recipe Below. Enjoy!
Broccoli Rice Meal Prep?
I know what you’re wondering. Does this vegetable rice taste good as a leftover? In other words, can you use it for weekly meal prep? Absolutely! Over time, broccoli actually holds up better, in flavor, than cauliflower does. I ate this (cold, straight from the fridge) up to a week later, and it still tasted fantastic. Pair this rice with healthy proteins or vegetarian dishes and pack it in meal prep boxes for later meals.
Consider serving it with…
Paleo Chinese Lemon Chicken Paleo Firecracker Chicken (shown in the images!) Low Carb London Broil with Roasted Beets Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef Steak Fajita Stuffed Avocados Asian Stir Fried Mushrooms Sweet Potato Falafel Creamy Saag Paneer Kung Pao Roasted Brussels Sprouts
More Mindful Side Dish Recipes
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