Vegan Broccoli Cheddar “Cheese” Rice
This Vegan Broccoli Cheddar “Cheese” Rice proves that comfort food can still be nourishing — and approachable for kids. It’s creamy, cozy, and flexible enough to grow with your family’s tastes, making it a weeknight staple you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice uncooked
- 2 cups broccoli chopped
- 2 cups plant-based milk unsweetened, unflavored
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Chop broccoli.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Add the chopped broccoli to the rice after it is done cooking. Set aside.
- Whisk all other ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Once combined and heated through, add to the rice and broccoli.
- Serve as is or pour into a casserole dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for 15 minutes.