Broccoli and Rice Gratin | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• Rice
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) thyme
• 1 cup (250 mL) long-grain rice
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chicken broth
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped broccoli
• 1 cup (250 mL) Milk
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon zest
• Crumb Topping
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) melted butter
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley (optional)