Recipes and Cooking Easy Cheesy Broccoli and Rice 3.7 (30) 1 Review This easy, low fat broccoli rice casserole may finally convince your kids that broccoli tastes good! By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on June 14, 2011 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Marty Baldwin Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped broccoli 1 cup quick-cooking rice 1 cup water ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar or Swiss cheese (4 ounces) Directions In a medium saucepan combine frozen broccoli, uncooked rice, water, and salt. Bring to boiling, stirring frequently to break up frozen broccoli. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Return saucepan to burner. Over low heat, add cheese, stirring just until cheese is melted. If desired, serve in bowls and sprinkle with additional shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Makes 6 servings. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 132 Calories 4g Fat 16g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 132 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Sodium 270mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Protein 7g Vitamin C 26mg 130% Calcium 161.5mg 12% Iron 1.1mg 6% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.