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Cheesy Lemon-Caper Rice

This cheesy lemon-caper rice is so easy to make and so easy to riff on depending on what's in season and what's in your pantry.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 431kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small pot with lid

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil plus more as needed
  • 1 shallot peeled and diced
  • 3 broccoli crowns cut into florets
  • 12 ounces Brussels sprouts trimmed, scrubbed, and halved
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper plus more if desired
  • 3 cups cooked rice fresh or day-old
  • ½ cup grated manchego cheese plus more for serving
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the shallot:

  • Heat the oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes until it begins to soften.

Cook the broccoli:

  • Add the broccoli florets and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until it turns bright green. Do not overcook the broccoli! Transfer the broccoli and shallots to a bowl.

Cook the Brussels sprouts:

  • Add another drizzle of oil to the skillet and turn the heat back to medium-high. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook in an even layer for 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 2–3 minutes until the Brussels sprouts are well-browned all over. Season with salt and pepper and transfer them to the bowl with the broccoli.

Sauté the capers:

  • Turn the heat on the skillet to medium. Melt butter into the skillet and add the capers and crushed red pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.

Crisp up the rice:

  • Pour the rice over the capers and flatten it into an even layer. Cook without moving for 3–5 minutes, using your spoon to press the rice into the hot skillet, allowing it to crisp up in places.

Add the cheese:

  • Pour the cheese over the rice and spread it into an even layer. Pour the cooked broccoli and Brussels sprouts over the cheese. Add the lemon juice and then stir to combine everything together. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1–3 minutes more until the cheese is melted. Turn off the heat.

To serve:

  • Divide the cooked rice between bowls and serve with more grated cheese on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 308mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 487mg
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