Recipe: Stir-Fried Broccoli Rice (serves 2)

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI RICE

1/2 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1/4 pound broccoli florets
3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided use
1/2 medium sliced onion (1 cup)
2 medium clove crushed garlic crushed
1/4 cup fat-free low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bring 3 to 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add rice, stir once and boil 8 minutes.

Wash broccoli. Add to rice; boil 3 more minutes. Drain well.

Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a wok or skillet; add onion. Stir-fry 3 minutes.

Add garlic, rice and broccoli. Toss several minutes.

Combine chicken broth, cilantro and remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Add to wok. Toss well. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Servings: 2
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch