ZUCCHINI PILAF!

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This Recipe came from "The Frugal Gourmet's" PBS Series a long time ago. We love rice and we love zucchini. This is a delicious combo.

Provided by Ingrid Parker

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium zucchini, sliced (1/4-inch)
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long grain rice
2 tbsp. butter
1-1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine (or chicken stock with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice)
1/2 tsp kosher salt or 1/4 tsp. regular iodized salt)
grated parmesan for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Sauté zucchini and garlic in olive oil until just wilted. Remove from skillet
  • 2. Add butter to pan and sauté rice until it starts to turn golden brown.
  • 3. Place rice into a saucepan. Add broth, wine and salt and bring to a boil. Place zucchini on top BUT DO NOT STIR!
  • 4. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is done, about 20 minutes. Serve sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan. NOTE: Please don't use the stuff in The Green Can. :-)

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