Zucchini Rice
A quick and easy side dish that’s not only fresh, healthy, and hearty but it goes well with anything and everything!
With zucchini season in full throttle, this side dish needs to be made stat.
It doesn’t even really need to be a side.
You can have this for dinner.
I already had two bowls of this.
And I’m just about to get my third.
Yes, it’s just that good. And you can add more veggies to your liking.
It can also work as breakfast – just throw in a fried egg on top and you’re set. See, it’s not only incredibly versatile but it’s also fitting for every single meal. Done.
Zucchini Rice
A quick and easy side dish that’s not only fresh, healthy, and hearty but it goes well with anything and everything!
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
- 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.
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The zucchini from my garden are much (much!) larger than those at the grocey. I’m sure I could eyeball an appropriate amount, but about how many cups of shredded zucchini did you use? Looks lovely! I will be making this soon!
There is roughly 1 cup shredded zucchini per zucchini, but you can really adjust the amounts as needed.
Any plans for a cookbook? I have pinned just about every recipe I receive. My cup runneth over. I would love to buy your cookbook with the recipes all in one place. I sent your website to my three daughters and dil and they too love them. Thanks for all the good food!
Thank you for sharing, Jeanne! A cookbook is actually in the works right now, scheduled to be published Fall 2016.
Excellent, congratulations and looking so forward to the book!!!!!
so excited to get your cookbook when it comes out!! Congrats
This looks so-oo good! I can’t wait to try it.
I am so making this! Looks awesome! 🙂
My, this looks delicious. I could eat three bowls of this rice dish too.
OPPS! I should have signed my name. I usually use my husband’s name.
Thank you,
Marlene Amesquita
Thank you for making cooking more enjoyable. My guys are diabetic, so I cook throughout the day. On days when I just don’t seem to know what else I can make, I turn to your web site and always find a delicious recipe. And your recipes are healthy! Keep up the great work you are providing to the cooking challenged days in our lives.
David
Thank you for this lovely recipe! What did you use to shred the zucchini?
Thanks,
Shari
I used a cheese grater – works amazing!
Oh YUM!!! This looks fresh and delicious! I am all about taking advantage of the zucchini all summer long so this will be added to my meal plans!
Did you grill the corn?
Kathy, I have made this using both frozen roasted corn and canned but I actually prefer the latter since it requires less cooking time to heat through.
I could eat three bowls of this! Great way to use up zucchini!
I am so glad I found you. Your recipes are inviting, easy and delicious. thanks, joyce
Simple question, I realize, but since I’m not a huge fan of cilantro, what would you suggest I substitute–parsley perhaps?
Yes, parsley would be a great substitute!
Thank you for all the great recipes!
Just a question for this recipe:where did you use the butter for??
Greetings from the Netherlands
Sammie, the butter is added with the rest of the ingredients:
Remove from heat and stir in black beans, corn, zucchini, butter, lime juice and cilantro. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Can this be made with brown rice?
Yes, absolutely!
I was just thinking of supplementing the white rice for brown
Yes, absolutely!
HI
THANK YOU for recipe
just a question
did you cook zucchini?
No, the zucchini does not need to be cooked prior to using.