SPANISH RICE WITH ZUCCHINI

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Provided by George D. Morrison

Categories     Garlic     Onion     Rice     Side     Bake     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Zucchini     Winter     Gourmet     California     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup basmati or other long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a 2-quart flameproof casserole or saucepan heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and add onion and garlic. Reduce heat to moderately low and cook onion mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes, or until softened. Increase heat to moderate and add rice. Cook rice, stirring, 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil, covered.
  • Bake rice, covered, in middle of oven about 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in zucchini and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

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