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5 Easy Vegan Dinners That Start With A Bag Of Broccoli Rice

Liz Moody
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September 04, 2019
Liz Moody
Author & Podcaster
By Liz Moody
Author & Podcaster
Liz Moody is the host of the top-rated The Liz Moody Podcast, author of bestselling books "100 Ways to Change Your Life," "Healthier Together: Recipes for Two—Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Relationships," and "Glow Pops," and a popular online content creator who has helped millions of people transform their lives. A regular speaker, panelist, and podcast guest, Liz shares her own deeply personal anxiety journey that led her to where she is now as well as actionable, fun, and science-based ways for everyone to live their best lives.
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September 04, 2019
Riced broccoli is one of the most versatile foods around. Packed with all of the health benefits of the cruciferous vegetable, it's in an easy-to-cook form that plays as well in a burrito bowl as it does in a crispy fritter. You can find fresh broccoli rice premade in the produce section of many grocery stores including Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's; there's also often riced broccoli in the frozen section. If you want to make your own, simply rough chop a head of broccoli and pulse in a food processor until it's riced; it can then be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen. All of these recipes serve two and get dinner on the table ASAP.

1. Broccoli fritters

Is there anything more delicious than a fritter? Start with fresh broccoli rice or thawed broccoli rice. Combine 2 cups of it with 1 pastured egg, ¼ cup of arrowroot powder, fresh-ground pepper, fine-grain sea salt, and fresh thyme (if you'd like, you can also add a handful of shredded Cheddar cheese). Stir together and shape into patties, then pan-fry in avocado oil or bake, with avocado oil sprayed on the pan and the top of the patties, at 400°F until brown and crispy on both sides. Serve warm with a dollop of unsweetened yogurt!

2. Broccoli fried rice

Fried rice is a classic, and this version helps you sneak in all of your vegetables. Dice one yellow onion, one red bell pepper, and two small carrots. Warm a drizzle of avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium-high until it shimmers, then add the onion, red bell pepper, and carrots. Cook until translucent, then add 3 cups of fresh or frozen broccoli rice, 1 cup of peas, and a generous sprinkle of fine-grain sea salt. Cook until it turns bright green, then push to the side. Add 2 beaten pastured eggs directly to the pan and cook until they set, then mix in with the veggies. Toss with tamari and sesame oil, then serve with a drizzle of sriracha.

3. Broccoli slaw

Using riced broccoli is a great way to make broccoli slaw. Just cook 3 cups of fresh or frozen broccoli and a generous pinch of fine-grain sea salt in a frying pan drizzled with avocado oil over medium heat until it's bright green, about 3 minutes. Add to a large bowl, and place in freezer to chill until cold, about 20 minutes. In another bowl, combine ¾ cup of nondairy unsweetened yogurt of choice, 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, and a drizzle of honey. Dress broccoli with yogurt mixture, then add in ½ cup of raisins, 2 grated carrots, ½ cup sliced almonds, and additional salt to taste. Serve cold.

4. Broccoli soup

Making soup with broccoli rice is a great way to get dinner on the table stat since the broccoli rice cooks so much faster than normal broccoli would. Dice 1 onion, then cook over medium-high heat in a large frying pan with a drizzle of avocado oil until translucent. Add 3 cups of broccoli rice and a generous pinch of sea salt, then cook until the broccoli is bright green, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a blender and add a handful of fresh basil, ½ cup of hemp seeds, the juice of 1 lime, and enough veggie stock or bone broth to just cover; blend until smooth. Serve warm, garnished with hemp seeds and basil leaves.

5. Broccoli burrito bowl

This bowl subs broccoli rice for traditional rice for a delicious and vegetable-filled burrito bowl. To make it, just warm a drizzle of avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium-high. When it shimmers, add 3 cups of broccoli rice and a generous pinch of fine-grain sea salt, and cook until the rice turns bright green, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the juice of 1 lime and ¼ cup of chopped cilantro while you warm one 13.5-ounce can of black beans in the now-empty pan. Add the beans on top of the rice, and top with avocado slices, salsa, and pastured cheese, if desired.

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