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Creamy Rice with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli

Published March 8, 2017. Last updated December 24, 2018 by Lauren Vavala

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Thank you Veetee Rice for sponsoring this post.  As always, all content and opinions are 100% my own.

This recipe for Creamy Rice with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli is a delicious meal that can be made in 10 minutes or less!

I made this Creamy Rice with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli recipe in less than 10 minutes! It's such an easy recipe and so delicious! It's vegetarian as written but you can add chicken too! It's also naturally gluten free!

Have you ever made a recipe that you really love but it takes too long to make to have it often?  That situation is exactly what inspired me to make this recipe for Creamy Rice with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli!

This recipe uses Veetee Rice Pilaf as the base.  Veetee rices are already cooked and only take 2 minutes to heat in your microwave.  You can also stir-fry them, but for this recipe I use the microwave method.

I use the Veetee Rice Pilaf flavor because it’s made with ingredients very similar to what I use in the recipe that is the inspiration for this one! Ingredients like chicken stock, garlic, and onion.

How To Make Creamy Rice with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Broccoli

Creamy Rice with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli

Making this recipe is very easy!  First chop your broccoli into small pieces and steam it.  I use the microwave to steam mine since it’s much quicker, but you can always steam it in a pot as well.

While your broccoli is steaming, drain the sun-dried tomatoes on a paper towel and place the cheese in a medium mixing bowl.

Once the broccoli is done, cook your rice and then add it to the bowl with the cheese.  Mix in the broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes and your done!

I love this meal for a quick lunch!  You can also mix in leftover chicken breast if you have some!

Where to buy Veetee Rice

Creamy Rice with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli

Veetee Rice is a great solution for busy weeknights or when you need quick meal solutions!  They offer a variety of flavors and can be found at retailers across the country and on Amazon.com.  For more information about Veetee Rice be sure to stop by their website!

 

Creamy Rice with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli
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Creamy Rice with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli

This recipe for Creamy Rice with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli is a delicious meal that can be made in 10 minutes or less!
Course Main Dish, Side Dishes
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 474kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

  • 1 package VeeTee Rice in Rice Pilaf flavor
  • 1/2 Cup broccoli florets cut small
  • 1/2 Cup julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes drained
  • 1-2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cut the broccoli into small florets and steam. To steam in the microwave place the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Vent the plastic on one side about a half inch. Microwave 2-3 minutes. Drain.
  • While the broccoli is steaming, place the sun-dried tomatoes on a paper towel to get out as much oil as possible. Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese to a medium mixing bowl.
  • Once the broccoli is done cooking, microwave the VeeTee Rice for 2 minutes. Add the cooked rice, broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl with the cheese. Stir to combine and serve.

Notes

 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 1140mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 31.1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3.4mg

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Comments

  1. Anna says

    November 6, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    I must admit I never do anything interesting with rice. This delicious recipe has really inspired me to change it up!

    Reply
  2. Emily Meyer says

    November 6, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    Yum! I love sundried tomatoes but always seem to forget to include them in meals, so I’ll definitely have to try this out.

    Reply
  3. Ben Myhre says

    November 6, 2018 at 4:35 pm

    This looks very savory and tasty. Totally my kind of rice dish with a bit of pop in those sun dried tomatoes. Looks great.

    Reply
  4. ali randall says

    November 6, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    Oh yum…this recipe couldn’t be any easier and I love all the ingredients you have incorporated in this easy 10 minute dish.

    Reply
  5. Shanika says

    November 6, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    Wow! This rice bowl with sundried tomatoes and broccoli looks amazing! It really does look creamy and flavorful! A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  6. Christie Brown says

    March 14, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    Yum! Anything that contains sun-dried tomatoes is a-okay in my book. I’ve never thought to add cream cheese to a rice dish before, but now that you’ve mentioned it, it makes so much sense! I’m definitely going to give this recipe a try – it looks so comforting. 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 15, 2017 at 1:46 pm

      Thanks Christie! The cream cheese works out great in the rice – definitely give it a try sometime 🙂

      Reply
  7. Gina says

    March 14, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    This looks so good. I would love to be digging into it right now. I love all of these ingredients.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 15, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      Thanks Gina!

      Reply
  8. Tina says

    March 14, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    This post could not have come at a better time since the next task on my to do list today is my grocery list! This meal looks amazing and I’ve put it on my meal plan for the week. I am going to add shrimp to it for a simple meal. Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
  9. lauren says

    March 14, 2017 at 8:22 am

    Yum! This looks so good and simple to make. A little grilled chicken on it and I’ve got a happy husband. Will definitely be trying!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 15, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      Yay! Hope you guys enjoy it!

      Reply

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