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One-Pot Greek Zucchini Rice

Easy and delicious one-pot Greek zucchini rice recipe. Zucchini and rice are cooked together for this creamy and velvety dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
34 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Greek

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.