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Cheesy Zucchini Rice

The easiest way to sneak zucchini into my kids is with this little side dish! Cheesy rice is universally loved around here and adding shreds of zucchini is barely even noticeable to the kiddos. This one is quick and easy, too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium zucchini shredded
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Splash of milk as needed

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the rice and stir to coat. Toast the rice, stirring often, just until it starts to turn golden.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and cover.
  4. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat and quickly add the butter, grated zucchini, cheddar, and garlic powder.
  6. Cover and let set for 10 minutes. It's important to cover the rice again quickly to retain some of the steam from cooking.
  7. Uncover the rice, stir well to combine, and add salt and pepper to taste. If you'd like the rice to have a thinner texture, add a splash of milk.

Notes

  • If I've taken more than a couple of seconds to dump the zucchini, butter, and cheese into the pot of rice, I'll cover the pan and turn the heat back on for just 30 seconds or so to make sure the pan will be steamy enough to soften up the zucchini while it sets for the remaining 10 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 661mg (28%) Potassium 302mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 555IU (11%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 232mg (23%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379

% Daily Value*

Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 661mg 28%
Potassium 302mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 555IU 11%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 232mg 23%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.