Zucchini Rice Recipe
If you’re looking for an easy way to sneak more veggies onto your plate, this easy zucchini rice side dish is a delicious option.
Servings 4
Calories 275kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice , jasmine or other long grain rice
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 garlic clove , pressed or grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the rice then cook. Add 1 cup white rice to a medium saucepan. Under cool water, rinse, swish with your fingers, and drain 3 times. Add 1 ½ cups water to the rice with 1 garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a low, and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes or until the water has evaporated, and fluff with a fork.
- Add the zucchini and cheese. Grate 1 cup shredded zucchini then add to the rice with 2 tablespoons butter Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add more butter or salt to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 836mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg