Description
A comforting and delicious casserole packed with broccoli, chickpeas, and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups broccoli (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 2 15-oz cans chickpeas (drained)
- 2 cups quick-cooking brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- 1 cup grated cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large (9×13 inch or similar) casserole dish.
- To the prepared dish, dump in ranch dressing, minced garlic, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Add broccoli, chickpeas, quick-cooking brown rice, vegetable broth, half of the grated mozzarella, and half of the grated cheddar. Stir everything to combine.
- Sprinkle remaining cheeses on top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes, or until rice is al dente. Remove the foil and return the pan to the oven, uncovered, for another 10 minutes. Rice should be tender when finished.
- Serve warm, topped with freshly ground black pepper and with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped herbs.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg