Rice with Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 head broccoli
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the 1 cup rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and 2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   While the rice cooks, cut the 1 head broccoli into small florets. Peel and thinly slice the 2 garlic cloves.

4. 4

   Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Add the broccoli florets and 2 tbsp water to the skillet. Cover and cook until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Season with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp pepper.

6. 6

   Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and add it to the skillet with the broccoli. Toss everything together over low heat until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

• fine-mesh strainer
• medium saucepan with lid
• large skillet with lid
• knife and cutting board
• fork

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