One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole

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One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole

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Ingredients

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One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 onionchopped

3 cloves garlicminced

1 cup quick cooking brown ricedo not use Instant rice as it is not the same as quick cooking rice

2 cups milk

1 cup vegetable broth

½ tsp saltor to taste

2 ½ cups broccoli floretscut into bite-sized pieces

2 cups chickpeasrinsed and drained

1 cup grated cheddar cheese sub with your favorite cheese

Instructions

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and saute 30 seconds more.

Add the uncooked rice to the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes. Add the milk, broth and salt and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the rice has about 5-8 minutes left of cooking time.

Remove the lid and stir in the broccoli and chickpeas. Cover and continue to cook for about 5 minutes more.

When the rice is done, remove from heat and stir in half of the cheese and add more salt if necessary. Top the casserole with the remaining cheese and let stand until melted. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast the Rice First 🍚
Lightly toast the brown rice in olive oil for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness in the final dish.
Drain and Rinse Chickpeas 🫘
Always drain and rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium and starch, which prevents the casserole from becoming gummy.
Build Flavor with Aromatics 🧄
Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until golden before adding other ingredients to create a rich, caramelized flavor foundation for the entire dish.
Add Broccoli Late 🥦
Reserve the broccoli florets and add them in the last 5-7 minutes of cooking to maintain their vibrant color, crisp-tender texture, and nutritional value.
Cheese Layering Technique 🧀
Mix half the cheddar into the casserole before the final minutes and sprinkle the remaining half on top before serving to ensure creamy interior and a golden, melted crust.