ZUCCHINI WITH RICE AND COCONUT MILK

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This is a healthy and delicious side dish that fuses exotic spices and sweet coconut into a savory delight!

Provided by Catherine Cappiello Pappas

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 - 4 cups of zucchini - sliced
1 onion - sliced thin
3 cloves of garlic - chopped
healthy handful of fresh basil - sliced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon - lemon juice
13.5 oz can of coconut milk
¾ tsp. salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
1 ½ tsp. curry powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1½ cups uncooked rice

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a sauce pan with the olive oil and add the onion, garlic and zucchini. Let this sauté for about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, fresh basil and seasonings. Simmer this on low until the zucchini become soft and the onion is transparent. This will take about 30 - 35 minutes. Add the coconut milk with the zucchini is cooked. Simmer for another minute or two and adjust the seasonings to taste. Prepare the rice as directed.

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