Best 9 Squash And Zucchini Rice Medley Recipes

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Squash and zucchini rice medley is a versatile and flavorful side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This delicious dish is easy to prepare and is packed with colorful vegetables and healthy grains. With a variety of options for customization, you can create a medley that suits your taste and dietary preferences. Whether you prefer a cheesy, creamy dish or a light, flavorful one, this article will provide you with the best recipe to create a perfect squash and zucchini rice medley.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SQUASH MEDLEY



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I finally got my family to like squash after I came across this unique recipe. I serve this delicious dish often, especially when squash abounds in our garden. -Dolores Wolff Rosenberg, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium summer squash, halved sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
4 bacon strips, diced
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups diced seeded and peeled fresh tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan. Add squash and zucchini. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings., In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add the squash, brown sugar and seasonings. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI RICE MEDLEY



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A relative brought this dish to a family get-together. I got the recipe on the spot.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup chopped yellow summer squash
1/3 cup chopped zucchini
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh tomato
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the broth, water, summer squash, zucchini, salt and dill weed to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced into half moons
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, squash, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and squash are tender and beginning to brown in some spots, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

ROASTED SQUASH VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
1 medium yellow squash, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, halved then cut into chunks
1/2 pound button mushrooms, quartered or halved
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine zucchini and yellow squash pieces with onions and mushrooms in a mixing bowl. Add oil to the bowl, 2 turns of the bowl in a slow stream. Toss veggies until they are coated lightly and evenly with the oil.
  • Combine poultry seasoning with salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly over the vegetables. Toss them again to combine and spread them out on to a baking sheet. Place veggies in a hot oven and roast 20 to 25 minutes until tender. Toss and turn the veggies with kitchen tongs half way through cooking time.

ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH MEDLEY WITH SUMMER HERBS



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Here's a wonderful light, quick and easy veggie dish that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or fish, -or- you can make a meal of it just add some crusty bread, Parmesan cheese, and a nice bottle of wine -or- serve over penne pasta. May be served hot, warm or at room temperature. Use fresh or dried herbs, as you wish. Enjoy!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 medium zucchini, sliced
3 medium crookneck yellow squash, sliced
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 dashes onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
coarse ground fresh pepper, to taste
coarse salt, to taste
1 pinch sugar
1 lemon, thinly sliced
grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Steps:

  • In a large skillet (or wok), saute the squash and garlic in olive oil on medium-high heat about 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add herbs and stir well.
  • Reduce heat to medium; continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Add parsley, salt and pepper and stir well.
  • Cook 5 minutes more, or until squash is done.
  • Add pinch of sugar and lemon slices; stir well.
  • Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH



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This is an extremely easy and fast side dish. It is even good served over pasta.

Provided by LORACUS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium small yellow squash, cubed
3 small zucchini, cubed
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
½ onion, chopped
salt to taste
garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine squash, zucchini, tomatoes with chiles, onion, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook until tender-crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 328.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

MEDLEY OF ZUCCHINI, CHAYOTE AND YELLOW SQUASH



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Categories     Sauté     Low Sodium     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Squash     Zucchini     Fall     Yellow Squash     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups finely chopped white onion
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 3/4 poundschayote squash, peeled, pitted, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
18 ounces zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
14 ounces yellow crookneck squash, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons chopped chives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add all squash. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Mix in herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

ZUCCHINI VEGGIE MEDLEY



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This is a recipe I kinda just put together (the best kind!). I had way to many fresh veggies in my garden and needed to get creative. This is so simple to do, but it looks so fresh and extravagent. Please add/subtract to taste. Adding grated Parmasian Cheese is nice too! It's really hard to mess up this recipe!

Provided by Rachel Rzucidlo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 cups, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large zucchini
1 large tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh green beans
2 chopped fresh garlic cloves
1 dash salt
green peppers or red pepper
yellow squash

Steps:

  • Put oil in large pan.
  • Warm pan while dicing veggies.
  • Dice the tomatoes, halve the green beans, slice the zucchini diagonally (makes it look fun!), and chop the garlic.
  • Keep the pan on a medium temp, you want the juices to blend slowly.
  • Throw the garlic and zucchini in warmed pan first, then add the rest.
  • Throw dash of salt on the veggies to bring out the juices.
  • The tomatoes will cook down almost completely, but the color they add is essential!
  • Cook over medium heat until either Al Dente or soft, whatever you prefer!
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 66.9, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2.3

ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE



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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

1 ½ cups water
½ cup uncooked white rice
2 pounds zucchini
¼ cup butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash and zucchini. Look for firm, heavy vegetables with smooth skin. Avoid any squash or zucchini with blemishes or bruises.
  • Wash the vegetables thoroughly. Use a vegetable brush to scrub the skin of the squash and zucchini. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cut the vegetables into small pieces. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will add flavor and depth to the dish.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender. This will usually take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve the dish immediately. This will ensure that the vegetables are at their best.

Conclusion:

Squash and zucchini rice medley is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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