5.0 from 96 votes
Summer Squash Rice
Summer Squash Rice is a quick & easy dish that's ready and on the table in 40 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups diced summer squash or zucchini, diced ¼-inch
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 small tomato diced
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth, rice, 1 tablespoon of butter, and Italian seasoning to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining butter over medium heat in a small skillet. Add summer squash and garlic and cook just until squash is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Once rice is cooked, stir in cooked squash, tomato, parmesan cheese, and salt & pepper to taste. Cover and let rest 5 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Squash does not need to be peeled.
- Brown rice can be substituted but will need extra liquid and a longer cooking time.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25of recipe
Calories
289
(14%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
686mg
(29%)
Potassium
361mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
659IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25of recipe | |
| Calories | 289 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 659IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.