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4.7 from 9 votes

Zucchini Rice

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

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

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 shredded
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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