Rice with broccoli in creamy cheese sauce
4 servings
20 minutes
Rice with broccoli in creamy cheese sauce is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the delicate texture of rice with the rich flavor of creamy cheese sauce. Broccoli, known for its health benefits, adds freshness and a hint of spice, complementing the creamy base of béchamel sauce and aromatic Gruyère and Parmesan cheese. This dish is rooted in French gastronomic traditions where creamy sauces play a key role. It is perfect for cozy family dinners as well as festive gatherings. With its delicate and balanced flavor, rice with broccoli pairs easily with white wine or a light vegetable side dish, and its soft consistency makes it enjoyable in every bite.
1
Divide the broccoli into small florets and boil in boiling water or steam until tender. Rinse under cold water and chop finely.
- Broccoli: 2 glasss
2
Pour rice into a pot and add water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Rice: 1 glass
- Water: 2 glasss
3
Heat the béchamel.
- Bechamel sauce: 1 glass
4
Add both grated cheeses to the sauce and mix well to dissolve. Add the broccoli and stir.
- Gruyere cheese: 0.3 glass
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 30 g
- Broccoli: 2 glasss
5
Pour the sauce over the rice and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Rice: 1 glass
- Bechamel sauce: 1 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste