Three kinds of cheese give this recipe
a savory taste.
Fast Creamy Broccoli
Rice
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium vegetable broth
or water
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli spears
Instant rice, white or brown, cooked according to package directions
(Women: 1 1/2 cups / Men: 2 cups)
2 slices fat-free American or Swiss cheese singles
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
Ground white pepper
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat,
heat the vegetable broth and broccoli spears until the broccoli
is thawed. Add the rice and stir to mix.
- Top the rice with American or Swiss and
Parmesan cheeses and heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese
is melted. Season with pepper to taste.
Makes 1 serving.
Nutrition Facts Per serving (women): 430
calories, 32 g protein, 71 g carbohydrates, 2 g total fat, 10
g dietary fiber, 562 mg sodium
Nutriton Facts Per serving (men): 512 calories,
34 g protein, 90 g carbohydrates, 3 g total fat, 10 g dietary
fiber, 565 mg sodium
Copyright © 2006 Judith J. Wurtman,
PhD and Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD.
Reprinted from: The Serotonin Power Diet:
Use Your Brain's Natural Chemistry to Cut Cravings, Curb Emotional
Overeating, and Lose Weight by Judith J. Wurtman and Nina Frusztajer
Marquis © 2006 Judith J. Wurtman and Nina Frusztajer Marquis.
Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Available
wherever books are sold.
