Broccoli Minute rice

I know e that any good cook would never use minute rice in a recipe, but I have a different approach. Sometimes you have to make dinner in a hurry and time is of the essence. Here is a way to use minute rice and come out with some really tasty sides..

Minute rice is measured one part rice one part water. Change it up a bit. I use one part rice and one part Chicken stock instead. the chicken stock gives the rice a rich full flavor that just enhances the meal. Chop up some fresh broccoli or spinach into small pieces and you have a quick easy dish that tastes like you spent an hour or two making it. Throw in a dash of garlic and onion powder and salt and pepper to taste.

Use Pea's, Carrots, Corn, really whatever you have on hand. Enjoy...Gandy

Broccoli Farfale with Garlic

Great side dish with any meal you make. Simple but rich. Enjoy Gandy

1 pound bag Farfalle (Bowtie) Pasta.
3 cups chopped Broccoli
1 stick butter
1.2 cup olive oil
2 TBLS minced garlic
1/4 cup Parmesean cheese
1.2 cup green olives (Mince in food processor)
1.2 cup roasted red peppers

In a large pot, boil your bowtie noodles in Salted water until almost done (5 minutes remaining) throw the Broccoli into the water and finish cooking. If you add the broccoli earlier it will be mushy.
In a saute pan, melt the butter with the olive oil then add the garlic, minced olives and red pepper. Sautee for 3-4 minutes stirring constantly, DO NOT SCORCH.

Drain Pasta and Broccoli, do not cool down, put into a large bowl, pour Butter/Garlic oil mix on top and sprinkle in Parmesean cheese as you stir. Salt and pepper to taste. YUM!

Throw in some slivered almonds if you like for texture.