Broccoli and Sesame Rice
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- kosher salt
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
- 2 thinly sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups water, the rice, and ½ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Stir once, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes. Sprinkle the rice with the broccoli, cover, and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fold in the scallions, sesame seeds, and oil before serving.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 104
- Fat 4g
- Sat Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 251mg
- Protein 3g
- Carbohydrate 15g
- Sugar 0g
- Fiber 1g
- Iron 7mg
- Calcium 26mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
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