One-Pot Greek Zucchini Rice
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
34 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
One-Pot Greek Zucchini Rice
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Easy and delicious one-pot Greek zucchini rice recipe. Zucchini and rice are cooked together for this creamy and velvety dish.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 1 pound zucchini chopped in 1-inch pieces
- ⅓ cup medium grain rice uncooked
- 5 ounces crushed tomatoes
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp dry mint
- A pinch of sugar optional
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- freshly ground pepper
- Lemon for serving
Instructions
- In a medium pot heat the olive oil until it starts to shimmer. Add the onion and sauté until soft for about 5 minutes. Then add the zucchini and swirl for a 1-2 minutes and then add the rice and stir gently until the rice is coated with the olive oil.
- Add the tomato, a pinch of sugar (if using), dry mint and about ¼ cup hot water, stir gently, lower heat to low, cover and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked. Add small amounts (2 tbsp at a time) of hot water if rice is drying out.
- Once rice is cooked, remove from heat and add the chopped dill, ½ tsp fine sea salt, and a few grinds of fresh black pepper. Stir gently and cover pot again and let it sit 5 minutes.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon and a piece of feta.
Notes
- Can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- Can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
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