17 Easy Riced Broccoli Recipes (+ How to Make It)

Riced cauliflower is a great rice substitute, but why stop there? These riced broccoli recipes are just as easy and delicious.

Riced broccoli cooks similarly to cauliflower and contains fiber, protein, and dietary nutrients. 

If you want to add more nutrition to your weekly meals, these riced broccoli recipes are worth checking out!

Try cheesy chicken and rice skillets to variations on your favorite Chinese takeout and flatbreads.

These flavorful riced broccoli recipes are bound to become your new go-tos.

How to Make Riced Broccoli

Before we get into the recipes, let’s cover how to make priced broccoli. Follow these simple steps:

1. Cut your broccoli into small, evenly-sized pieces. Use both the florets and the stems.

2. Pulse the broccoli in a food processor or blender. Keep going until it’s broken down into rice-sized pieces.

That’s it! It couldn’t be easier. I usually make a big batch and freeze some for later. It’s such a light and delicious carb-free side dish.

1. Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Rice Skillet 

This garlic parmesan broccoli rice is so simple, but the flavor is to die for!

After ricing your broccoli, you simply sautee it with butter, garlic, onions, and seasonings until it’s nice and tender.

Topped with parmesan cheese for extra creaminess, this is one side dish no one can resist!

2. Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet 

This one-pot, low-carb meal is the perfect option for busy weeknights. It’s cheesy and delicious, yet deceptively healthy. 

Chicken and rice are a classic combination. But this recipe swaps out carb-heavy rice for riced broccoli. It’s a healthy alternative rich in fiber and nutrition. 

It earns a cheesy kick from sharp cheddar cheese and a dash of mustard to lift the flavors. 

3. Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Veggie “Rice” 

Mixing riced cauliflower and broccoli tames the earthy broccoli flavors and adds dynamic colors. 

Plus, you don’t need to rice your veggies yourself with this recipe. Brands like Green Giant offer broccoli and cauliflower blends that cook in a matter of minutes in the microwave. 

Pair veggies with perfectly seasoned chicken, and don’t forget the cheese!

4. Keto Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower Rice 

If you want to inject new life into your side-dish game, this cheesy and keto-friendly side is worth checking out. 

It features perfectly steamed cauliflower and broccoli rice with butter, spices, and sharp cheddar cheese. 

What makes this dish so impossibly creamy? A hearty helping of velvety mascarpone cheese!

5. Risotto Style Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole 

This casserole has all the hallmarks of a rich and decadent risotto without all the carbs. 

It earns its smoky flavors from chopped bacon. It blends so well with earthy asparagus, spices, and red onion. 

Unlike finicky risotto rice, toss your riced broccoli and veggies into the pan until perfectly tender. It tastes like a rustic risotto without that stress and constant stirring!

6. Balsamic Mushroom Broccoli Rice 

If you want something punchy and meaty, this mushroom and priced broccoli dish is the one to try.

Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s loaded with goodness. It’s chock-full of deep flavors between the balsamic and garlic.

Serve it with fish, chicken, or pork, and dinner is ready!

7. Riced Broccoli Salad with Cranberry and Walnuts

While this broccoli salad works well as a side dish or a potluck, I often eat it as a complete meal. 

The walnuts in this recipe add a delightful crunch against all those tender veggies and provide a kick of protein and nutrients. 

Roasted red pepper and dried cranberries offer a touch of sweetness, and it all comes together in a rich mustard dressing. 

8. Chopped Thai Broccoli Salad 

This recipe is part rice bowl, part summer salad, and 100 percent delicious!

The steamed rice broccoli offers a warm, earthy green base ripe for all your favorite salad toppings. 

This recipe combines steamed rice broccoli with roasted cashews, onion, carrots, and red peppers.

All those savory veggies come together in bright lime and toasted sesame oil dressing.

9. Paleo Broccoli Fried Rice 

This lean and green Paleo broccoli fried rice is like a power bowl turned side dish. 

It earns its incredible green coloring from plenty of greens like riced broccoli, scallions, and fresh cilantro or parsley. 

Sliced almonds offer a slight crunch. All the earthy greens lift off the plate with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. 

10. Quick Vietnamese Pork and Riced Broccoli Bowl 

Vietnamese pork and riced broccoli bowls are the ultimate healthy dinner. They’re tantalizingly bright and colorful.

The recipe layers riced broccoli with tender pork slices and all your favorite power bowl veggies. 

The bright Vietnamese-inspired lime sauce marries all those flavors in a colorful, flavorful, and healthy dish. 

11. Broccoli Tabbouleh 

Give me some cucumber slices and pita bread, and I can polish off an entire bowl of tabbouleh before you can blink. 

While classic tabbouleh uses tomatoes, this simple side swaps them for perfectly steamed riced broccoli. With plenty of fresh herbs like mint and garlic, it’s rich in flavors and makes the perfect side dish. 

If you love tabbouleh but aren’t a tomato fan, this recipe is a must-try. 

12. 5 Ingredient Cheddar and Riced Broccoli Fritters 

Need something the kids will eat? Check these fritters out!

These bad boys are cheesy, golden brown, and loaded with not-so-hidden veggies.

But they’re impossible to resist! One bite and the kids will ask for more. They won’t even care if they’re green.

13. 5-Ingredient Cheesy Fried Broccoli Rice 

Even cooking newbies can’t mess up this super simple 5-ingredient cheesy fried rice recipe. 

It couldn’t be easier, especially since you likely have all the ingredients on hand.

It incorporates fragrant sauteed onions and garlic with riced broccoli. It’s all bound together with gooey eggs and sharp cheddar cheese. 

14. Riced Broccoli Bowls with Roasted Fall Produce and Apple Cider Vinaigrette 

If you want to celebrate the flavors of autumn, you can’t go wrong with this tasty riced broccoli side dish. 

It contains fall’s greatest hits, such as pumpkin seeds, squash, and apples. These ingredients pair perfectly with steamed broccoli rice.

With a bright mustard, apple cider, and maple syrup dressing, it’s the perfect side (or main dish) when the leaves turn!

15. Broccoli Lime Rice & Black Bean Burrito Bowls 

Taco Tuesday doesn’t always have to include tacos. These flavorful Mexican-inspired power bowls have all the spicy flavors of Mexican fare.

They include lime and garlic-infused broccoli rice with black beans and fajita-style vegetables. This meal truly conquers the food pyramid. 

Top them with your favorite taco fixings like sour cream, avocado, and plenty of hot sauce. 

16. Garlic Tahini Tofu & Broccoli Rice 

If you’re on the hunt for a great main course that’s low-carb and vegetarian, look no further!

The riced broccoli base provides tons of earthy flavors and nutrition to pair well with garlic tahini tofu. 

I love serving tart tahini with tofu because the tofu soaks in all those beautiful flavors. Every bite bursts with flavor. 

17. Pesto Broccoli Rice 

If you make this side dish once, it will be in high demand! You’ve been warned. 

The good news is this side dish is deceptively easy. To save time, combine a bag of frozen riced broccoli with a can of pesto, and that’s it!

Garnish it with shaved parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of lemon. It’s a quick, easy, addictive side dish to accent any meal.