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Cheesy Zucchini Brown Rice
Whole grain brown rice that's loaded with zucchini and cheese!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 190 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded zucchini, excess liquid squeezed out
- 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Swirl the oil around the bottom of the pan to coat it then add in the onion and garlic.
- Sauté for a couple minutes until the onion starts to soften.
- Season with lightly salt and pepper and add in the dry brown rice, toasting it for a minute before adding in the vegetable broth.
- Pour in the vegetable broth in with the rice mixture and bring to a boil.
- Once it starts to boil, cover with a lid and turn the heat down to low. Simmer the rice for approximately 40 minutes.
- Once the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked add in the shredded zucchini and cheeses and stir until combined and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt. Season with salt and pepper if needed and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
469mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.