Description
This One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole is a comforting weeknight dinner that combines flavours of cheese, chickpeas, and broccoli, perfect for easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Quick Cooking Brown Rice
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add a small, chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Then, toss in 3 minced garlic cloves and continue to sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in 1 cup of uncooked quick-cooking brown rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add 2 cups of milk, 2 cups of vegetable broth, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir well and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cover, cooking for about 10 minutes.
- Lift the lid and gently fold in 2 cups of broccoli florets and 1 can of rinsed chickpeas. Re-cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese until melted. Top with remaining cheese and let rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is suitable for meal prep.
- Use dairy-free milk for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg