This rice is a wonderful side that goes well with any BBQ, especially chicken. It uses lots of summer zucchini, red onion and garlic to make a savory flavorful rice.

Saute the onions and the garlic:

Add zucchini and spices:

Add chicken broth:

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Zucchini Rice

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

Creamy rice with zucchini and red onion mixed in with spices

Author: Meagan {I Eat Therefore I Cook}

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grained rice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ red onion, chopped
• 1 TBSP Olive Oil
• 1 zucchini, chopped into bite sized pieces
• 2½ cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 TSP Paprika
• 1 TSP Chili Powder

Instructions

1. Place saucepan over medium high heat. Add olive oil, red onion and garlic. Saute until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and spices. Saute until zucchini begins to cook, 5 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth and rice, stir and cover. Reduce to medium low and let simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
3. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

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