Roasted Broccoli and Lemons with Brown Rice

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 bunch broccoli, stems peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces, and heads broken into florets2 lemons, zested then cut into wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups prepared brown rice
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the broccoli on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Sprinkle on the lemon zest, olive oil and black pepper, then scatter the lemon wedges on the baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until the broccoli is tender and starting to brown.
While the broccoli and lemons are cooking, reheat the brown rice.
Remove the veggies from the oven and transfer the broccoli to a large bowl. Add the rice, then squeeze the lemon wedges over the broccoli and rice, then discard. Toss gently, then serve.

About 1 1/2 cups per portion.

Created by SparkRecipes.com editor Stepfanie Romine
Photos by Whitmeyer Photography

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 192.2
  • Total Fat: 5.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 43.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
  • Protein: 7.4 g

Member Reviews
  • DELAPIS
    Even though this shows I've given a four star rating, I really gave it five stars. My IPad wouldn't let me change it. This recipe is not only easy to make, but it's delicious! I also sprinkled a little fresh grated Parmesan cheese on it for an added touch. - 2/8/13
  • DMSGLASS
    Love all of these ingredients! Can't wait to try the recipe. I know this is a sponsored recipe, but I'll be using my favorite brown jasmine rice instead and so it'll take me longer to prepare. My choice and all is good. Making it with quinoa also sounds like a good idea! - 2/8/13
  • FOX2566
    This would also be delicious with quinoa! Or rice noodles o pasta. - 2/8/13
  • CD15144546
    I have been steaming broccoli all week! I didn't even think of roasting it! I'm so used to eating things raw or steamed! I did use quinoa instead of brown rice, but still, it was such an awesome healthy lunch idea! Will definitely use again! :) - 12/6/14
  • CD5193458
    I have made this with both broccoli and cauliflower. I just use the fresh veggies I have and this is easy and delicious-onions, potatoes and my favorite Brussel sprouts. You wont get bored with all of the variety. I usually dont make my veggies any other way. - 2/20/14
  • DHOGEBOOM1
    It looks wonderful -- I am thinking of adding chicken cubes to make it a main dish casserole. I would make it right now if I had lemons. - 4/1/13
  • CD7023171
    I added a can of mushroom soup over it. - 2/8/13
  • LIFENPROGRESS
    Very light, bright taste. Easy to make. - 11/26/13
  • CD13291774
    I added fresh garlic for the extra flavour and I am going to use the left over lemons in a bar :) Will eat again and try with other veggies. - 3/13/13
  • REGILIEH
    Loved it! - 2/8/13
  • LSIG14
    Hubby didn't like the rice mixed with the broccoli but I thought it was very good. - 2/8/13
  • CD13327171
    ˇˇˇ Me encanta el Arroz con verduras !!! - 2/8/13
  • JUNEBUGT
    I have left over rice with lentil so I am going to try it tonight , dončt have lemons so will just sprinkle with lemon juice from bottle and see how it turns out. - 11/26/13
  • WATERONE
    Easy and delicious - 9/3/13
  • CD13788466
    this sounds good ... I will try it tonight...thanks - 4/1/13
  • TENS_ACE52
    OUTSTANDING!! didn't use rice,laid this on top of halibut! What an awesome smell and finished look!
    - 2/12/13
  • BEE_FIT
    Very healthy and yummy. Added Samon. - 2/12/13
  • MULTICRAFTY
    I've made this before and it is so yummy! The lemon gives a nice fresh taste. - 8/31/14
  • STANSANGEL
    Sounds delicious and so easy to make. Not sure about DH reaction but I know I will enjoy it;) - 4/1/13
  • MIYAMO
    Sounds delicious. - 9/7/18
  • NASFKAB
    Sounds like a great dish will do it when broccoli is in season - 9/7/18
  • WALLAHALLA
    I clicked 5 stars, but only 3 showed up. It is easy to make and quite delicious! - 2/6/17
  • NONNAOF2
    This is really good, we are a family that loves roasted veggies a lot and with my lemons being ripe from my dwarf lemon tree, this recipe is perfect! I didn't change a thing! - 12/23/15
  • JULIETTEDAVIES
    I'm so angry omg. 5 minutes? yeah right took me half an hour. bad explanation, ruined my day. ugh. also lied about the calorie amount. - 3/21/15
  • CD13570350
    The recipe looks amazing. I am going to try it at home. I would definitely bring it to party to celebrate eating health! - 2/9/13