Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
  • Crumb topping
  • 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 In a large fry pan, melt butter.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 min over med heat.
  • Add thyme, rice, and flour, stirring for 1 minute Pour in chicken broth, stir and bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute Remove from heat.
  • Stir in broccoli, milk and parm cheese.
  • Mix well and pour into a buttered 6 cup casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake for 35 min or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, to make crumb topping, toss together all ingredients and set aside.
  • Remove casserole from oven, stir in lemon zest and sprinkle with crumb topping.
  • Broil for 1 to 2 min until golden.