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Zucchini Rice

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
A quick and easy side dish that’s not only fresh, healthy, and hearty but it goes well with anything and everything!
4.7 stars (3 ratings)

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.