Broccoli and Rice Gratin
Broccoli and Rice Gratin is a comforting baked casserole dish featuring tender broccoli florets and cooked rice bound together in a creamy, savory sauce, often topped with cheese and breadcrumbs for a golden crust. It is a popular home-style dish in Western cuisine, particularly in the United States and Europe, where gratins are a classic method of baking ingredients with a browned topping.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically moderate to high in carbohydrates from the rice and can be high in fat depending on the amount of cheese and cream used. It provides a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K from the broccoli, along with calcium and protein from the dairy components. A typical serving contains roughly 350-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 90 mcg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The term 'gratin' refers to a culinary technique where a dish is topped with a browned crust, often using breadcrumbs or melted cheese, which originated in French cuisine. Nutritionally, pairing broccoli with a dairy-based sauce can enhance the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin K.
