Vegetarian

Cheesy Zucchini Rice takes several minutes to prepare.

Cheesy Zucchini Rice takes several minutes to cook.

Cheesy Zucchini Rice makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Cheesy Zucchini Rice are:

1 Tbs olive oil
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
2 Tbs butter
2 zucchini, grated (I used the medium size holes of my cheese grater)
1.5c corn
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I used Colby Jack)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
few splashes of milk, as needed 1/4c

Here is how you make Cheesy Zucchini Rice:

Heat your olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. (I used a lidded wok.)Add the rice and stir to coat. Toast the rice, stirring frequently, just until it starts to turn golden.Pour the chicken broth in, and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low, and cover.Cook, covered, for 15 - 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.Remove from heat and add butter, garlic powder, grated cheese, corn, and zucchini. Stir until well blended. Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes.Stir once again and season with salt and pepper.*Here is where you may want to add a few splashes of milk to thin out the consistency a bit. (I did) Let sit, covered, a few minutes more before servingServing Size:?1c

The nutritional information for Cheesy Zucchini Rice is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 305.0

• Total Fat: 13.6 g
• Cholesterol: 33.0 mg
• Sodium: 474.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 36.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 9.8 g