DIJON RICE WITH BROCCOLI

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The vegan chef Lindsay S. Nixon is giving Well readers a sneak peek at her new cookbook, "Everyday Happy Herbivore: Over 175 Quick-and-Easy Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes." Dijon mustard and broccoli complement each other beautifully and come together to jazz up a side of rice. Since all Dijon mustards and hot sauces are a little different, this recipe is very much "to taste."

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup cooked brown rice
2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Agave nectar or sugar, to taste (optional)

Steps:

Steam broccoli or, if frozen, microwave as directed.
Meanwhile, whisk 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, low-sodium soy sauce and hot sauce together.
Taste, adding more hot sauce and Dijon mustard if needed. (Chef Lindsay Nixon says she usually adds up to 1 1/2 teaspoons of hot sauce and 3 to 4 teaspoons of Dijon.) If the Dijon is too strong for your liking, add a few drops of agave nectar or a pinch of sugar to help cut the bite.
Mix with cooked rice (if using leftover rice, add a splash of broth or water before reheating it).
Then mix in cooked broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 234 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams