Zucchini Rice Pilaf

Name: Zucchini Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced

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Recipe by HokiesMom

Adapted from Quick Cooking Dec 2001 recipe. A very pretty side dish that goes well with a variety of meats.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

teaspoon dried basil
2

tablespoons butter
2 ¹⁄₂

cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1

cup uncooked long grain rice
¹⁄₂

cup shredded carrot
1

medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

In a skillet, saute basil and butter for one minute; then add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Stir in the rice and carrot.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add zucchini slices and simmer another 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

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