Cheesy Broccoli & Grains

- Prep Time: 5 min.
- Cook Time: 15 min.
- Servings: 4
This recipe has all the one-pot convenience of those popular packaged side dishes, but with a healthier twist. Kids will love the cheesy taste, while mom and dad will love the ‘real food’ ingredients.
Cheesy Broccoli & Grains


- Prep Time: 5 min.
- Cook Time: 15 min.
- Servings: 4
This recipe has all the one-pot convenience of those popular packaged side dishes, but with a healthier twist. Kids will love the cheesy taste, while mom and dad will love the ‘real food’ ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pkg (250 g) GEOVITA Rice, Buckwheat & Split Pea Blend
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sodium-reduced chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) sour cream
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper
- 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan set over high heat. Add Geovita blend, reduce heat to low and stir.
- Cook, covered, for 7 minutes. Stir in broccoli; continue cooking, covered, for 3 minutes or until broth is absorbed.
- Uncover and stir in sour cream, butter, salt and pepper until well combined. Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Let stand for 3 minutes.
Tip: Add diced cooked chicken or ham for a one dish meal.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pkg (250 g) GEOVITA Rice, Buckwheat & Split Pea Blend
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sodium-reduced chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) sour cream
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper
- 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan set over high heat. Add Geovita blend, reduce heat to low and stir.
- Cook, covered, for 7 minutes. Stir in broccoli; continue cooking, covered, for 3 minutes or until broth is absorbed.
- Uncover and stir in sour cream, butter, salt and pepper until well combined. Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Let stand for 3 minutes.
Tip: Add diced cooked chicken or ham for a one dish meal.
Per serving (1/4 recipe): 460 calories, 19 g fat, 11 g saturated fat, 50 mg cholesterol, 47 g carbohydrates, 4 g fibre, 2 g sugars, 16 g protein, 600 mg sodium.
Per serving (1/4 recipe): 460 calories, 19 g fat, 11 g saturated fat, 50 mg cholesterol, 47 g carbohydrates, 4 g fibre, 2 g sugars, 16 g protein, 600 mg sodium.