{"id":6488,"date":"2026-03-08T23:29:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T21:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=6488"},"modified":"2026-03-08T23:29:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T21:29:55","slug":"get-veggie-fix-broccoli-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=6488","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Veggie Fix With This Broccoli Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next time you\u2019re in the mood for rice, consider ditching the grains altogether for this nutrient-dense and fiber-rich broccoli rice. You can make broccoli rice from either the florets, the stem, or both.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Since there are so many delicious ways to use the florets, I usually reserve the stem for this recipe.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the broccoli stem rice recipe:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Broccoli Stem Rice<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Prep Time: 2 min<\/p>\n

Cook Time: 5 min<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Total Time: 7 min<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2 broccoli stems\/ stalks, chopped into 1\/2 inch slices<\/p>\n

1 clove garlic, chopped<\/span><\/p>\n

1 tsp. jalapeno or chiles, minced (optional)<\/p>\n

2 tsp olive oil<\/p>\n

1 Tbsp water, and more as needed<\/span><\/p>\n

pink salt, to taste<\/p>\n

black pepper, to taste<\/span><\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/i><\/p>\n

Chop the stalk into \u00bc \u2013 inch thick pieces, and add to a food processor or blender. (If using a high speed blender, process on low speed up to 4).<\/p>\n

Pulse or blend the broccoli stem pieces until a rice-like texture is achieved.<\/p>\n

On the stove, heat a pan over medium heat then add a drizzle of oil to coat the bottom of the pan.<\/p>\n

Add the garlic and chile pepper (if using). Cook for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant, then add the broccoli rice and use a spoon to lay out evenly in the pan. Add water, and a pinch of pink salt and black pepper, stir once, then let saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rice is soft.<\/p>\n

Taste, and add salt and pepper as needed, before serving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Next time you\u2019re in the mood for rice, consider ditching the grains altogether for this nutrient-dense and fiber-rich broccoli rice. You can make broccoli rice from either the florets, the stem, or both. Since there are so many delicious ways to use the florets, I usually reserve the stem for this recipe. Here\u2019s the broccoli… <\/p>\n

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