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August 11, 2025

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This One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole is the ultimate vegetarian comfort food! It’s packed with hearty brown rice, tender broccoli and chickpeas and is smothered in melted cheese. It’s a comforting dish that comes together in one pot with minimal effort, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights!

One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole
One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole
One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole
One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole
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One Pan Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole

Ingredients

servings
Milk and 4 other allergens identified

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Instructions

1
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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.
2
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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.
3
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Remove the lid and stir in the broccoli and chickpeas. Cover and continue to cook for about 5 minutes more.
4
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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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