RICE WITH SUMMER SQUASH, RED PEPPERS, AND ROASTED PEPITAS

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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.

SainFoo
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Peanut Delgado
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Eva MartineZ
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I'm not a big fan of roasted pepitas, but I loved them in this dish.


bahadur Qureshi
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout.


IM HEPPY
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about it.


Asfaw Abraham
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Felice Hutchison
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the squash and peppers pairs perfectly with the crunch of the pepitas.


Toontjies
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This dish is a great way to use up summer squash. It's easy to make and very flavorful.


Sasi Tharu
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I'm not a big fan of summer squash, but this dish changed my mind. It was delicious!


Satoshi Nakamoto
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


tayyabi tv
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This is a great summer dish! The vegetables are fresh and flavorful.


Muhammad umer Zahid
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Easy to make and very flavorful. I used zucchini instead of summer squash and it turned out great.


RAJ XHÔWDHÚRY
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This dish was a hit with my family! The roasted pepitas added a nice crunch and the red peppers gave it a pop of color. I will definitely be making this again.