ZUCCHINI RICE PILAF

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Adapted from Quick Cooking Dec 2001 recipe. A very pretty side dish that goes well with a variety of meats.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute basil and butter for one minute; then add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the rice and carrot.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add zucchini slices and simmer another 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 113, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 7.1

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