Garlic Broccoli Rice
A vibrant vegan dish where broccoli stays beautifully bright green thanks to a simple kitchen trick. Golden garlic and olive oil bring an irresistible depth of flavor to every bite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty side dish.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 500 g cooked garlic rice
- 100 g garlic (about 2 heads)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 bunches fresh broccoli
- 20 g baking soda
- 3 liters boiling water
- Salt to taste
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Directions
- 1
Prepare the broccoli by peeling the stalks with a knife to remove the fibrous skin. Keep the stalks and leaves — nothing goes to waste!
- 2
Cook the broccoli in boiling salted water with the baking soda until the stalks are tender. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large pan, sauté the minced garlic in olive oil until golden and fragrant.
- 4
Add the drained broccoli and stir-fry for a few minutes. Fold in the cooked rice and toss well until everything is evenly combined and strikingly green.
💡 Chef's Tip
The secret to that vivid green color is baking soda in the cooking water — it locks in the broccoli's chlorophyll. Don't overcook or you'll lose that stunning color.
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