Best 6 Potato Rice And Zucchini Bake Recipes

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Potato, rice, and zucchini bake is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and rice, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. This hearty dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, and it can be easily customized to suit your taste. Whether you like your zucchini baked soft or crispy, or you prefer your potatoes mashed or diced, there is a potato, rice, and zucchini bake recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO, RICE AND ZUCCHINI BAKE



Potato, Rice and Zucchini Bake image

This is a vegetable version of a very popular dish called Taieddra from Salento, Italy which usually has mussels added.

Provided by rjbnewyork

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tomato, diced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
2 pounds potatoes, thickly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup rice
2 large zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup vegetable broth, or as needed
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Mix tomato, onion, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Place a layer of potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with about 1/4 the tomato mixture, salt, pepper, and all the rice. Continue layering with potatoes, zucchini, tomato mixture, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, ending with a layer of potatoes. Pour in just enough vegetable broth to cover the rice. Sprinkle bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese over top potato layer. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until top is golden and crusty, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 142.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

POTATO, RICE AND ZUCCHINI BAKE



Potato, Rice and Zucchini Bake image

This is a vegetable version of a very popular dish called Taieddra from Salento, Italy which usually has mussels added.

Provided by rjbnewyork

Categories     Zucchini Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tomato, diced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
2 pounds potatoes, thickly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup rice
2 large zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup vegetable broth, or as needed
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Mix tomato, onion, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Place a layer of potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with about 1/4 the tomato mixture, salt, pepper, and all the rice. Continue layering with potatoes, zucchini, tomato mixture, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, ending with a layer of potatoes. Pour in just enough vegetable broth to cover the rice. Sprinkle bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese over top potato layer. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until top is golden and crusty, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 142.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ZUCCHINI AND POTATO BAKE



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This is a very easy and delicious dish that I like to make as a side dish for my summer barbecues.

Provided by Jana

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into large pieces
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, sliced
½ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup olive oil
paprika to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium baking pan, toss together the zucchini, potatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, bread crumbs, and olive oil. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 108 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

POTATO, RICE AND ZUCCHINI BAKE



Potato, Rice and Zucchini Bake image

This is a vegetable version of a very popular dish called Taieddra from Salento, Italy which usually has mussels added.

Provided by rjbnewyork

Categories     Zucchini Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tomato, diced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
2 pounds potatoes, thickly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup rice
2 large zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup vegetable broth, or as needed
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Mix tomato, onion, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Place a layer of potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with about 1/4 the tomato mixture, salt, pepper, and all the rice. Continue layering with potatoes, zucchini, tomato mixture, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, ending with a layer of potatoes. Pour in just enough vegetable broth to cover the rice. Sprinkle bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese over top potato layer. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until top is golden and crusty, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 142.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CHEESY ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE



Cheesy Zucchini Rice Casserole image

Cheese is one of the major agricultural products in our area of northern California. A colleague gave me this recipe a number of years ago, and it's always a hit at potluck dinners.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. In a large saucepan, cook zucchini in 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , Place rice in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Layer with chilies and 1-1/2 cups cheese. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, green pepper, onion, parsley, salt and oregano. Spread over cheese. Layer with zucchini and tomato. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

POTATO, RICE AND ZUCCHINI BAKE



Potato, Rice and Zucchini Bake image

This is a vegetable version of a very popular dish called Taieddra from Salento, Italy which usually has mussels added.

Provided by rjbnewyork

Categories     Zucchini Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tomato, diced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
2 pounds potatoes, thickly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup rice
2 large zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup vegetable broth, or as needed
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Mix tomato, onion, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Place a layer of potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with about 1/4 the tomato mixture, salt, pepper, and all the rice. Continue layering with potatoes, zucchini, tomato mixture, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, ending with a layer of potatoes. Pour in just enough vegetable broth to cover the rice. Sprinkle bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese over top potato layer. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until top is golden and crusty, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 142.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Tips:

  • For a delicious and creamy potato rice and zucchini bake, use Yukon Gold potatoes and long-grain rice.
  • To enhance the flavor of the zucchini, consider grilling or roasting it before adding it to the casserole.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheeses; sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or a combination of both will provide a gooey, melted texture.
  • Season the dish generously with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of garlic powder for a savory and flavorful taste.
  • Bake the casserole until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly for a perfect texture.

Conclusion:

The potato rice and zucchini bake is a versatile and satisfying dish that combines the goodness of potatoes, rice, and zucchini in a creamy and cheesy sauce. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it makes for a comforting and delicious meal. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this casserole is sure to be a hit among family and friends. It's a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering. Enjoy this delightful casserole that showcases the goodness of fresh zucchini and brings comfort to your table.

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