Have you ever heard of a one-pot dish? Here’s a fantastic, simple, and tasty recipe for a meal without the need for sides.

By combining vegetables, rice, and legumes, we’ll create a nutritious and vegan dish! A complete meal that is very healthy and wholesome.

In this recipe, we will use fresh broccoli, borlotti beans, rice, and tomato sauce in a really simple and fun way. No major cooking skills are required, so scroll down to follow the steps.

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Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Very Cheap
Rest time: 30 Minutes
Preparation time: 40 Minutes
Portions: 2
Cooking methods: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Fusion
Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients

For the one-pot rice with broccoli and beans

10.5 oz broccoli
1 clove garlic
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
4.2 oz short-grain rice
1 canned borlotti beans
2 cups tomato sauce
to taste water
to taste salt

Tools

For the one-pot rice with broccoli and beans

1 Pan 11 inches
1 Lid

Steps

To make the one-pot rice with broccoli and beans

First, cut the broccoli into individual florets and wash them under running water if necessary. Then, heat the oil in a non-stick pan, and once hot, add all the broccoli pieces.
Continue by adding all the rice and previously drained and rinsed beans once the broccoli is slightly browned, mixing everything with a spatula or wooden spoon.
At this point, pour in all the tomato sauce and add water, ensuring it covers the rice and beans generously. Add salt and prepare for the last step.
To finish, cover with the lid and cook without stirring, over medium heat, for about 15 minutes or until the liquid has completely absorbed. At this point, remove the lid and ensure a crust has formed on the bottom. Great! Cooking is done.
Finally, place your portions on a flat plate, wait 10 minutes before serving, and if desired, add a spicy note with chili powder or Tabasco sauce as a garnish.