When the weather starts to cool, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty casserole to warm you up. This rice casserole with corn, tomatoes, and zucchini is the perfect comfort food. It's packed with fresh vegetables, and the rice and cheese give it a creamy, satisfying texture. Plus, it's easy to make, so you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEESY ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE
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
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.
ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE
We pack extra vegetables into this cheesy baked rice casserole. Plus we substitute brown rice for white, reduce the cheese by half and swap turkey sausage for pork sausage. If you're bringing it to a potluck, plan to reheat it before serving.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Summer Dinner Casserole Recipes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Pour rice into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir hot broth into the rice along with zucchini (and/or squash), bell peppers, onion and salt. Cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 35 to 45 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, whisk milk and flour in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbling and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add 1 1/2 cups Jack cheese and corn and cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add sausage. Cook, stirring and breaking the sausage into small pieces with a spoon, until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
- When the rice is done, stir in the sausage and cheese sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Jack cheese on top and dollop cream cheese by the teaspoonful over the casserole. Top with jalapenos.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 596.3 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
ZUCCHINI, CORN, AND TOMATO RICE BOWLS.
This vegetable rice bowl could NOT be any simpler or more delicious! Summer vegetables prepared simply for a healthy dinner.
Provided by Kelly Roenicke
Categories Main Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the onion in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, until it starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and corn kernels, and cook for a few minutes until tender. The zucchini should be softer, but still bright green.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir. At the last minute add the cherry tomatoes and stir.
- Place the cooked rice in bowls and top with the vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 4 g, Sodium 21 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RICE CASSEROLE WITH CORN, TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI
Steps:
- Prepare the rice and set aside. Saute' chopped onion and chopped zucchini in 1 TBSP of butter until just tender but not fully cooked. With a sharp knife, strip the kernals from two ears of fresh corn and add to the sauted onion and zucchini with the chopped tomatoes. Add 2-3 TBSP of butter or to taste and season with salt, pepper, cumin and oregano. Add rice and gently stir to mix. Transfer into a lightly oiled casserole dish and bake until throughly heated through. About 20 minutes.
ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE
This is a great recipe to use all that zucchini from your garden, cheesy and delicious!
Provided by Paula
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Rice
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water to boil, add rice. When water returns to a boil, reduce temperature to a low. Cover rice and cook until rice is tender.
- Preheat oven's broiler. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cut ends from zucchini and steam until tender. Reserve 2 zucchini for garnish, then dice remaining zucchini.
- Combine butter and oil in a Dutch oven and heat until butter is melted. Add rice and diced zucchini, then saute until golden, stirring frequently. Stir in the cheeses until melted and add salt and pepper to taste. Let cool slightly, then stir in eggs quickly. Pour into a prepared baking dish and sprinkle generously with bread crumbs.
- Slice reserved zucchini and arrange around the diced mixture. Drizzle melted butter over top.
- Broil about 6 inches from the source of heat until lightly browned and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 263 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
TOMATO ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
A simple vegetable dish that highlights the summer flavors of fresh tomatoes and zucchini. It goes great with grilled meats or poultry.
Provided by DELTAQUEEN50
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x9-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, combine Cheddar, Parmesan, oregano, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and herb mixture on top. Arrange half of the tomatoes, and top with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in breadcrumbs; cook until they have absorbed the butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
- Cover loosely with foil, and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until the top is crusty and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 953.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
DOTTIE'S ZUCCHINI, CHICKEN, AND RICE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Dottie's Zucchini, Chicken, and Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by janem123
Categories Rice
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large sautee pan and saute 1 cup of the onions with the garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes more.
- Combine the vegtables with the cooked chicken, rice, broth, spices, and cheese. Mix and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place mixture in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and saute the remaining cup of onions for 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and chili powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the topping over the rice and chicken mixture.
- Bake for 1 hour.
ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE
I got this from my mother in law, it's a great side dish casserole for a family-style meal. Good, home cookin'!
Provided by Gatorbek
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Pour water into the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
- Layer zucchini in the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, oregano, and seasoned salt.
- Layer uncooked rice over zucchini.
- Follow with layers: sliced tomato, cheese, sliced onion, chopped bacon.
- Cook covered for 45 minutes, then remove cover.
- Continue cooking until bacon is crispy, about 15-20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.4, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 516.9, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 13.1
ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories dinner, lunch, casseroles, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare rice and set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Heat oil in large skillet and add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add marjoram and zucchini. Cook, stirring, without browning, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into bowl. Beat together cottage cheese and eggs and add to zucchini mixture. Add rice, salt, pepper and chopped parsley. Blend well. There should be about 5 cups.
- Pour mixture into 5- or 6-cup casserole. Place in oven and bake 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 527 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CORN, ZUCCHINI, AND TOMATOES
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a large wide saucepan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until the edges start to brown, about 5 minutes. 2. Cut the kernels off the cobs. Add the corn, zucchini, and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until the tomatoes release their juices. Simmer the mixture about 3 minutes. (To keep the bright colors, don't overcook.) Serve hot.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will make the cooking process much smoother.
- Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your casserole the best flavor. If you can, buy your vegetables from a local farmer's market or organic grocery store.
- Don't Overcook the Rice: Cook the rice according to the package directions. Overcooked rice will make your casserole mushy.
- Use a Good Quality Cheese: The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in this casserole. Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack.
- Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to season your casserole to taste. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other spices as desired.
Conclusion:
This rice casserole with corn, tomatoes, and zucchini is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. With its colorful vegetables, creamy cheese sauce, and flavorful rice, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this rice casserole a try!
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