Name: Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 onion; 4 cups broccoli florets; 1 can chickpeas; 1.5 cups basmati rice or long-grain white rice; 3 cups vegetable broth; 0.25 cup nutritional yeast; 1 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp pepper

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Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add broccoli florets and sauté for 8-10 minutes. You don't want them to be totally soft and tender, just cooked down a bit. They will finish cooking in the oven. Add chickpeas and cook for 3-5 minutes.

Transfer to a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish (or similar sized baking dish). Add uncooked rice, veggie broth, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until rice is cooked and fluffy and broccoli is tender. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Rice First 🍚
Lightly toast the dry basmati rice in olive oil for 2-3 minutes before adding broth to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness in the final casserole.
Pre-roast Broccoli for Texture 🥦
Toss broccoli florets with olive oil and roast at 400°F for 8-10 minutes before adding to the casserole to develop caramelized edges and prevent them from becoming soggy.
Bloom Nutritional Yeast 🌟
Mix nutritional yeast with a small amount of warm vegetable broth before stirring into the casserole to distribute it evenly and maximize its savory, cheesy flavor throughout.
Layer for Even Cooking 📚
Create alternating layers of rice mixture, broccoli, and chickpeas in the casserole dish rather than mixing everything together to ensure even heat distribution and prevent the bottom from overcooking.
Rest Before Serving ⏱️
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven to allow the rice to finish absorbing liquid and the dish to set, making it easier to scoop and serve.