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Cheesy Zucchini Rice

A cozy comfort food delight featuring cheesy and flavorful zucchini rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 medium zucchini grated
  • 1 cup onion chopped
Grains
  • 1 cup rice uncooked
Dairy
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grate the zucchini and chop the onion.
  2. In a pot, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
Cooking
  1. Add the grated zucchini and chopped onion to the pot.
  2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in milk and cheddar cheese until melted.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 250cal (13%) Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) Protein: 8g (16%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) Sodium: 300mg (13%) Potassium: 400mg (11%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 2g (4%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) Calcium: 200mg (20%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keywords: cheesy, comfort food, zucchini

Notes

This dish can be served as a side or a main dish.

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