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Microwave Broccoli and Rice

Name: Microwave Broccoli and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup uncooked instant rice; 2 teaspoons butter, cut up; 3/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules or 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups fresh broccoli florets

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Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

2 servings

From Cleveland, Oklahoma, Shirley Tockey shares this speedy side dish that's sized right for two. Broccoli and instant rice made it perfect alongside most any entree, and using the microwave helps you ring the dinner bell in no time.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
2 teaspoons butter, cut up
3/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules or 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fresh broccoli florets

Directions

In a 3-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the water, rice, butter, bouillon and pepper. Top with broccoli florets. Cover and microwave on high for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 143 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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