Zucchini Rice

Name: Zucchini Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups uncooked rice; 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained; 2 zucchini; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Juice of 1 lime; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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4.7

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Excellent

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Zucchini Rice

Iris Warren

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A quick and easy side dish that’s not only fresh, healthy, and hearty but it goes well with anything and everything!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ cups uncooked rice
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
2 zucchini shredded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Juice of 1 lime
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large saucepan of 3 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
Remove from heat and stir in black beans, corn, zucchini, butter, lime juice and cilantro. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve immediately.