Best 10 Summer Squash And Green Rice Recipes

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Summer squash and green rice is a flavorful, vibrant dish that is a perfect addition to any summer meal. With its simple, yet delicious ingredients, this dish combines the sweetness of summer squash with the nutty flavor of green rice. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this versatile dish can be tailored to your needs. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUMMER SQUASH RICE



Summer Squash Rice image

Summer Squash Rice is a quick & easy dish that's ready and on the table in 40 minutes!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
2 tablespoons butter (divided)
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups summer squash (or zucchini, diced ¼")
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 small tomato (diced)
½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
salt & pepper (to taste )
1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth, rice, 1 tablespoon of butter, and Italian seasoning to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining butter over medium heat in a small skillet. Add summer squash and garlic and cook just until squash is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Once rice is cooked, stir in cooked squash, tomato, parmesan cheese, and salt & pepper to taste. Cover and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 of recipe, Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 686 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

RICE WITH SUMMER SQUASH



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I don't usually create my own recipes, but this one passed my palate test. It offers a buttery flavor that those of us who are watching our weight miss at times. -Heather Ratigan of Kaufman, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook carrots and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 13 minutes., Stir in yellow squash and zucchini. Cover and simmer 6-10 minutes longer or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BASMATI RICE WITH SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD



Basmati Rice with Summer Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Rice     Tomato     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Lunch     Pea     Radish     Squash     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups cooked basmati rice, cooled
2 cups bite-size pieces assorted vegetables (such as radishes, tomatoes, peas, summer squash) or carrot ribbons
3/4 cup torn mixed leafy greens, sprouts, and herbs
1/3 cup chopped red, yellow, or white onion or scallions
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Pulse first 4 ingredients in a blender until combined; season with salt and pepper. With blender running, slowly drizzle in oil. Process dressing until well blended.
  • Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Pass remaining dressing alongside for drizzling over.

SUMMER SQUASH AND RED RICE SALAD WITH LEMON AND DILL



Summer Squash and Red Rice Salad With Lemon and Dill image

During the hot summer months, cook rice in double batches so that you'll have it on hand for refreshing whole-grain salads. I like to mold this in a ramekin.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound long summer squash, preferably a mix of green and yellow, sliced very thin
Salt to taste
1 garlic clove, crushed
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 1/4 cups cooked red rice, either Thai jasmine, Thai sticky or Bhutanese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons lightly toasted pine nuts (15 grams)
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced or chopped, or 1/4 cup chopped chives
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the squash as thinly as you can. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse and drain on paper towels.
  • Mix together 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice and the garlic. Toss with the squash. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Remove the squash from the refrigerator and remove the garlic clove. If you want a garlicky dressing, purée the garlic and add it to the remaining lemon juice. Otherwise, discard the garlic. Whisk together the remaining lemon juice and the olive oil with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the squash and whatever liquid is in the bowl, the rice, dill, pine nuts and scallions or chives. Toss with the dressing, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 118, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 442 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

SUMMER SQUASH AND BEAN SAUTé



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Enjoy delicious summer squash and beans sauté served over rice for a flavorful dinner - a meatless meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
3 cups water
2 extra-large vegetarian vegetable bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
8 oz green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups zucchini and yellow squash medley
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
1 can (15.5 oz) butter beans, drained, rinsed

Steps:

  • Cook rice in 2 cups of the water as directed on package. Stir bouillon cubes into remaining 1 cup water. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the bouillon mixture until well blended; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add green beans, garlic and remaining bouillon mixture; cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and squash medley; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  • Add basil and butter beans; cook 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice. If desired, garnish with additional basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

RICE WITH SUMMER SQUASH, RED PEPPERS, AND ROASTED PEPITAS



Rice with Summer Squash, Red Peppers, and Roasted Pepitas image

Provided by Jill Silverman Hough

Categories     Side     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Bell Pepper     Squash     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Party     Seed     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium yellow zucchini or crookneck squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium green zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (about 10 ounces)
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons roasted salted shelled pumpkin seeds*
3 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Add bell pepper, yellow zucchini, and green zucchini; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add rice; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add broth, increase heat to high, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in pumpkin seeds and parsley.
  • Available at many supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Latin markets.

SLOW-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH



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We love squash, but I got tired of fixing just plain squash and cheese. I decided to jazz it up a bit. This was a huge hit with the family. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound medium yellow summer squash
1 pound medium zucchini
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups Caesar salad croutons, coarsely crushed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cut squash into 1/4-inch -thick slices. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine squash, tomatoes and green onions. Add salt, pepper and broth. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 2-1/2 - 3-1/2 hours. Remove squash with a slotted spoon., To serve, top with croutons, cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUMMER SQUASH (GREEN AND YELLOW), GARLIC, ONION, LEMON ZEST



Summer Squash (Green and Yellow), Garlic, Onion, Lemon Zest image

a light and healthy side dish, perfect to accompany any lemon meat/poultry/fish dish. i love cooked garlic, it's a great health benefit too. but if you don't, then omit it. i hope you don't think my directions are micro-management, but when i read a recipe, i really appreciate specific direction. maybe because i'm new and learning to cook. adding mushooms would be great. or take away the garlic and add paprika and raisins!

Provided by christena

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 green summer squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced (zucchino verde)
1 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced (zucchino giallo)
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup water
1 -2 tablespoon oil (veg or olive or corn)
1 lemon, zest of (set aside slices for garnish or juicing over meal)
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
sea salt, to taste

Steps:

  • heat oil in a suacepan, add onion, sweat at a low heat.
  • when becoming translucent, throw garlic on top of onions, as the onions provide a buffer against burning the garlic.
  • to quicken the cooking, turn up the heat and add the broth or water, and cover if you want. again, to provent burning. add salt now, as it draws out water and flavor from the ingredients.
  • add zucchini, yellow and green. add lemon zest. add crushed red pepper. cover or not, but stir occasionally.
  • ready when zucchini is transparent. drain or keep the liquid. serve hot! have lemon slices available to squeeze!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 197.4, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 4.5

AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI, YELLOW SQUASH, AND ONION



Air Fryer Zucchini, Yellow Squash, and Onion image

This simple summertime side dish made in the air fryer comes together in a flash and pairs nicely with grilled meat. Best part is that the meat and veggies get done at the same time without heating up the house. Great way to utilize your abundant garden crop.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Zucchini Side Dishes

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
½ pound yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Place zucchini, yellow squash, and onion in a large bowl. Add olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and seasoned salt. Toss to coat until evenly combined.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  • Place zucchini mixture in the basket of the air fryer making sure to not overcrowd (you may need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your air fryer).
  • Cook for 8 minutes. Shake basket and cook until vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 243.4 mg

SAUSAGE AND RICE STUFFED SUMMER SQUASH



Sausage and Rice Stuffed Summer Squash image

This is a variation on stuffed acorn squash recipe on this site; I changed enough things that it's a recipe all its own! It passed muster with my husband who doesn't like anything and my son who doesn't eat anything, so it's a winner in my house. Very good with French bread! I recommend spicy or at least medium sausage.

Provided by SamP

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 summer squash, halved the long way and seeded
2 cups water
1 tablespoon margarine
1 (5.7 ounce) package dry Cheddar-broccoli rice mix
½ pound bulk pork sausage
6 small mushrooms, chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
1 apple, cored and chopped
⅓ cup toasted chopped pecans
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves cut sides down into a baking dish, and pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • While the squash is baking, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the margarine and the contents of the rice package. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. Set the prepared rice aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the sausage, mushrooms, coriander, and salt (if needed) until the sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Mix the sausage mixture with the cooked rice mixture in a bowl, and lightly stir in the apple, pecans, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Pour melted butter into a baking dish, and place the squash, hollow sides up, into the dish. Stuff the rice and sausage mixture into the squash, allowing the stuffing to mound up and overflow into the dish if necessary. Sprinkle the stuffed squash with Parmesan cheese.
  • Return to oven, and bake until the stuffing is hot and the cheese topping has browned, about 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1515.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right summer squash: Look for small, firm squash with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash that is too large, as it may be tough and seedy.
  • Prepare the squash properly: Wash the squash thoroughly and trim the ends. If the squash is large, cut it in half or quarters. If the squash is small, you can leave it whole.
  • Cook the squash until tender: Summer squash cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Cook the squash until it is just tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Green rice is a delicate grain, so be careful not to overcook it. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
  • Season the dish to taste: Summer squash and green rice are both mild in flavor, so be sure to season the dish to taste. You can use salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, and spices to create a flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Summer squash and green rice is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The squash is tender and flavorful, and the rice is light and fluffy. This dish is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy summer squash, this recipe is a great option.

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