ASPARAGUS-ZUCCHINI RICE

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This is a great side dish - fast, flexible and easy (cooks in 1 pan)! I serve it with fish, but it would also go great with chicken. You can use it with any style of rice. Try different vegetables, too!

Provided by Janet

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
10 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 zucchini, sliced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion for about 2 minutes. Stir in asparagus and zucchini, and saute 5 minutes, or until tender. Season with oregano, basil, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are coated with the seasonings.
  • Pour water into the vegetable mixture, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 23.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

omowunmi felicia
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This dish is healthy and delicious.


Tochi Nail
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This dish is versatile and can be made with different types of rice and vegetables.


Arnold Ssaazi
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Isabella Schlough
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I would recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Bilal akram
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Krishna Pd subedi
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The rice was a bit mushy for my liking. I think I would have preferred it if it had been cooked for a shorter amount of time.


Alabi Fadekemi
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more salt and pepper.


Ge Shi
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I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were subtle but delicious, and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Hassan Omer
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also healthy and delicious.


Brians Shocked
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This dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of rice, and it's always delicious. I also like to add different vegetables, such as bell peppers or mushrooms.


Ronny Kilepa
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I love how easy this dish is to make. I was able to get it on the table in under 30 minutes. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


Channi Walker
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This asparagus zucchini rice dish was a hit! The flavors of the asparagus, zucchini, and rice blended perfectly, and the Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of richness. I will definitely be making this dish again.