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Cheesy Zucchini Rice
This cheesy zucchini rice is ooey gooey and a divine comfort food that makes the best side to any meal. It is so cheesy and delicious, and the best part is that it has a vegetable in it that my kids will actually eat!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup white rice long-grain
- 2 Tbs butter
- 2 zucchini medium, grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover and reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and add the butter, zucchini, and cheese. Stir and let stand for about 5 minutes. Salt and Pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Originally Posted on August 10, 2015
- Updated on July 28, 2022
Nutrition Information
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
444mg
(19%)
Potassium
287mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
436IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.