Bold and Spicy Cottage Cheese and Broccoli Rice
What Started it all:
Cottage Cheese, Broccoli, canned tomatoes, rice cooker
Get ready for a flavor explosion with this bold and spicy cottage cheese and broccoli rice dish. Perfectly balanced with creamy cottage cheese, crunchy broccoli, and zesty canned tomatoes, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups rice (use your rice cooker)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Add the rice and 4 cups of water to the rice cooker. Cook according to the rice cooker’s instructions.
- While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped broccoli florets to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (including the juice) and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce the heat to low and gently fold in the cottage cheese. Stir until the mixture is well combined and heated through. Be careful not to overcook, as the cottage cheese can become watery.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork.
- Gently fold the cooked rice into the skillet with the vegetable and cottage cheese mixture. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Spoon the cottage cheese and broccoli rice onto plates.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of freshness.
This bold and spicy cottage cheese and broccoli rice dish is sure to become a new favorite. The combination of creamy cottage cheese, crunchy broccoli, and zesty tomatoes creates a delightful harmony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Enjoy!