Broccoli Rice

This is an amazing side dish and can go with everything. I served it with baked salmon and was a wonderful match. 

Broccoli Rice

Fresh Broccoli Florets - 1 Cup
Onion, cut into thin slices length wise - 1 small
Rice, uncooked - 1 Cup
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Olive Oil - 1 Tbsp

Heat pan and add oil to it. Add cumin seeds and when they start changing color, add chopped onion. Cook on medium heat, until it becomes translucent. To this add broccoli and cook it for 5 minutes. Now add pepper and stir gently. 

Add rice with 2 cups of water, add salt and stir gently. Bring it to boil. Turn the heat to simmer, cover and cook. Continue to cook till rice is fully done. 

Oven Roasted Broccoli

It is a quick, easy and healthy side dish. All you need is fresh broccoli and you are all set. 

Broccoli Florets 
Olive Oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - To taste
Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 1 tsp chopped
Parmesan Cheese - 1 tbsp
1 Lemon

Heat oven to 425 F. 

Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. 

Pour broccoli on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until it gets cooked and turns slightly brown. 

To this add lemon juice and sprinkle cheese and your broccoli is ready.