Broccolini Rice
I made this side dish with the fish I posted yesterday. I usually make brown rice for my family to keep things healthy. I have tried to make the rice as delicious as possible. I cook it with chicken broth and a tad bit of butter- it makes a big difference.
In this case, I didn’t have a lot of time of cook dinner- a problem most people have. So, I checked my freezer where I always keep packs of frozen brown rice from Trader Joes. It is great to have and use in a pinch. I decided to mimic the same flavors I used in the fish. I started with a shallot and some garlic. I added roasted cumin seeds and smoked paprika. I then added the broccolini and the rice and checked for seasonings. Lemon juice finished off the dish really well. It is great side dish to make with fish or any other meat..
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (I used frozen Trader Joes rice)
- 3 cups chopped broccolini
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of half a lemon
Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil. Add the shallot, garlic and cumin seeds. Saute on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broccolini and cook on low heat for 10 minutes or till it is soft but not mushy. Add the rice and mix well and lower the heat. Add the salt and smoked paprika. Taste for seasonings and turn heat off. Add the lemon juice and serve with the fish.
