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Broccoli Rice with Pesto Pine Nuts and Parmesan

Broccoli Rice with Pesto, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan

This is a wonderful low carb side to serve alongside your favorite Italian or really any other main dish.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups riced broccoli approximately
  • 2 heaping tbs. green pesto
  • 2 tbs. pine nuts plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan shredded or grated, plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a medium skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil to shimmering over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the riced broccoli and cook for 4 minutes, until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in the pesto, pine nuts, and Parmesan. Stir to combine and cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with more pine nuts and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 609IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary, and Pineapple House Rules makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Keyword Broccoli Rice, healthy recipe, low calorie, low carb, side dish, vegetable side dish
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