Low Fat Rice, Cheese & Broccoli
Prep. Time: 1:15
Serves: 6
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked white OR brown rice
1 head broccoli - florets cut off, discard thick stems
1 head cauliflower - florets cut off, discard thick stems
1/4 cup butter OR margarine
1 med. onion - chopped
12 oz. process cheese food (Velveeta®) - cubed, low-fat okay
10.75 oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup - low-fat okay
1/2 cup milk - low-fat okay
1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz® crackers - optional, low-fat okay
-In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil.
-Add rice to pan, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
-Add broccoli and cauliflower florets to pan, cover, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
-Strain any remaining water out of pan; place rice/vegetables in a greased 13" X 9" X 2" baking dish; set aside.
-In a saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté onion in butter until golden.
-Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in cheese, soup, and milk; heat and stir until cheese has melted.
-Pour cheese mixture over rice/vegetables, stir to coat.
-If desired, sprinkle crushed crackers evenly over dish.
-Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
-This may be served immediately, but for a thicker sauce, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
2006-12-06 04:20:06
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answered by VelvetRose 7
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Use "Healthy Request" lowfat cream soup in this, and cut back on cheese whiz by half to reduce fat.
Lynn's Broccoli Rice Casserole
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery (*I will often leave out if I have none)
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 cups cooked rice
1 (10½ oz) can cream of mushroom soup
2 (10-oz) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, barely cooked and drained
1 (8 oz) jar Cheese Whiz (*I will often use a chub of Kraft Garlic Cheese or Tostitoes Nacho Cheese, whatever I have around)
1 4-oz) can water chestnuts, diced
Saute’ onions and celery in margarine. Mix all ingredients. Put into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Serves 8. Enjoy!!
--River Road Recipes II
2006-12-06 03:46:01
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answered by Sugar Pie 7
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I would google that but the fact of the matter is you can make it to your taste (spices, etc.) and just use broccoli, rice, low fat cheese and you will be fine.
2006-12-06 03:57:10
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answered by echo 4
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Only 4 grams of fat per serving:
http://food.cookinglight.com/cooking/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=479075
2006-12-06 03:42:13
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answered by BellaMorte 2
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