Make this Delicious Crockpot Brown Rice with Broccoli
Learn how to make perfect crockpot rice with broccoli! Did you know that you can make rice right in your crockpot in under 3 hours that tastes perfectly delicious?
Do you have that big head of broccoli just sitting in your fridge staring at you? Not sure what to do with it?
Well pull out that crockpot and in about 3 minutes from start to finish for prep time, you will a tasty and very healthy side dish.
Healthy Crockpot Brown Rice with Broccoli
- 2-3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 head fresh broccoli (cleaned and remove stems)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh Parmesan cheese or can also use cheddar cheese
- Pour chicken broth into crockpot and then add the brown rice.
- Lay broccoli pieces on top of the rice.
- Lightly salt & pepper everything.
- Cook on high for about 2-3/4 hours. (Do not lift the lid to peak)
- Remove lid and add a little additional chicken broth if necessary.
- Drizzle the olive oil and cheese over top and give a quick stir.
- Place the lid back on the crockpot and cook for about 15 more minutes.
- if you want crispier broccoli, add the broccoli during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
