2cupsbroccoli floretschopped into bite-sized pieces
1clovegarlicminced
½cuparborio rice
1½cupslow sodium chicken stock
½tspkosher salt
½cupshredded cheddar cheese
1tspbutter
fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Add olive oil to a medium-sized sauce pan over medium heat.
Add broccoli and sauté until the broccoli is crisp-tender. Add garlic and sauté an additional minute. Transfer broccoli to a plate and set aside.
Add rice, chicken stock, and ½ tsp salt to the sauce pan. Stir.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover with a lid and decrease to low heat to maintain simmer. Simmer for 25 minutes.
Uncover the pan and check that the rice is tender and done. Add cheddar cheese and butter and stir with the rice until melted. Add broccoli back to the pan, stirring until the broccoli is heated. Season with pepper.