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Cheesy Zucchini Rice
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Cheesy Zucchini Rice
Easy Side Dish for the Week Night Loaded with Rice, Zucchini & Cheese!
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 487kcal
Ingredients
- 1 c. Minute White Rice
- 1 c. chicken broth
- 1/2 c. water
- 2 c. shredded zucchini
- 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium size saucepan bring chicken broth, water and rice to a rapid boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5-10 minutes or until rice is cooked threw.
- Stir zucchini, cheese, garlic powder and salt into rice. Cover and let set until cheese is melted and ingredients are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 830IU | Vitamin C: 25.3mg | Calcium: 462mg | Iron: 4.7mg
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LEAVE A COMMENTAdapted from Buns in My Oven
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oh yum! I have a million (or it seems like it anyways) zucchini. This looks like the perfect weeknight dinner option.
Perfect way to use up that zucchini! Thanks Bri!
This looks awesome! I love seeing all the ways bloggers have been using their summer zucchini 🙂
Thanks Medha!
That is funny that you enjoy the fair because of your 4-H memories, because I never want to go to the county or state fair because of 4-H! Spending the whole fair working the canteen and doing exhibits just burnt me out FOREVER! lol I enjoyed it as a kid, except for those pesky records, but now, the only draw the fair has, are the cheese curds! 🙂
Haha I just didn’t want to talk about bad 4-H memories!
how delicious! this looks so tasty and SO cheesy.. definitely could devour a bowlful right now!
Thanks Thalia!
I made this last night for the family. It was very good. My only complaint is that even tho I drained my veggie in a strainer for several hours the rice came out Very watery. Next time I will decrease the liquid to 1 and 1/2 cups instead of the 1 and 3/4. This should make it less soupy. Great flavors tho and a nice way to use the squash. I used all chicken broth in place of the water. Did not want to waste the can.
Good tips! I usually get the carton of chicken broth so I can seal it back up again for cases like this!
Wow! Wish I was eating this for dinner right now! Looks Fantastic!
Thanks Nicole!
I like to saute my zucchini with some diced onions and minced garlic for a couple minutes before adding the rice and cheese…yum!
That sounds like a great way to add some more flavors in there Robin!
Can this be done with regular long grain rice? If so, how long should I leave it cooking?
I would recommend following this recipe for that option! Karly has an amazing blog 🙂 http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2012/06/28/cheesy-zucchini-rice/
I made this for dinner last night! Everyone loved it! As I did not use it as a side dish, rather as the meal itself, I just doubled up on the ingredients! It was very very good, whole family loved it!
Glad you enjoyed it Victoria!