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ZUCCHINI RICE PILAF



Zucchini Rice Pilaf image

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

ZUCCHINI RICE PILAF



Zucchini Rice Pilaf image

I created this colorful rice and veggie side dish one night by combining a few ingredients I had on hand. My husband, Robert, loved it and I have been making it ever since.-Lori Blevins, Douglasville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons butter
2-1/4 cups hot water
1-1/4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute basil in butter for 2 minutes. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and carrot. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add zucchini; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI PILAF!



Zucchini Pilaf! image

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. :-)

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH ZUCCHINI, ROASTED RED PEPPERS & PAR



Basmati Rice Pilaf With Zucchini, Roasted Red Peppers & Par image

Make and share this Basmati Rice Pilaf With Zucchini, Roasted Red Peppers & Par recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 -5 basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*F.
  • Place the zucchini cubes on a baking sheet with sides and toss with 1 TBs of the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Roast for about 15 minutes, stirring periodically so it browns evenly, until it is tender and golden brown. Cool to room temperature.
  • Melt the butter and the remaining 1 TBS olive oil together in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook about 5 minutes until soft. Add the rice and continue to cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes, ujtil the rice slides around easily in the pan. Stir in the broth, 2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and bring to a low boil ove medium high heat. Reduce the heat tolow, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until fluffy and the rice has absorbed the liquid.
  • Remove the rice from the heat, add the roasted peppers, roasted zucchini, parsley, and basil. Stir gently to combine. Season to taste if required. Serve warm.

HERBED BROWN RICE PILAF



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h7m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, chopped
1 cup long-grain brown rice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or water, warmed
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until tender. Add the rice and stir until the rice is glossy and coated with the butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the stock, garlic and thyme. Cover with a tight fitting lid. Cook 40 minutes, turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the thyme sprigs and garlic. Fluff with a fork and add parsley and green onions.

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