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Asparagus-Zucchini Rice

By: JBurley  
"This is a great side dish - fast, flexible and easy (cooks in 1 pan)! I serve it with fish, but it would also go great with chicken. You can use it with any style of rice. Try different vegetables, too!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 10 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion for about 2 minutes. Stir in asparagus and zucchini, and saute 5 minutes, or until tender. Season with oregano, basil, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are coated with the seasonings.
  2. Pour water into the vegetable mixture, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 210 | Total Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by SWEETPEA3087 
This side dish I agree is easy and makes good size portions, but I would recommend using a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2005 by GREENEYEDFAY 
Very good! I used couscous instead of rice(1 cup water + 1 Cup couscous)and I mixed it all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by BADABING1 
I really enjoyed this recipe, although I will use a little less cayenne next time as a bit too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by CANDY E. 
I thought this was good. The whole bowl was devoured! Lots of flavor. My 12 year old did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by CALICOOKIN 
very good flavor...the onion gave it a robust taste and I added more cayenne pepper for some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Kristin O 
Not the greatest. It had a good flavor, but cooking the veggies WITH the rice for so long... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by MSHAVERILLINOIS 
This was a disappointment. I thought it had a very bland flavor and needed a lot of salt. Too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by SUE MATHIAS 
Very easy to make. We used brown rice. Lovely flavour. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2005 by Desiree 
I did several things differently... I cut up 2 chicken breasts and cooked them in butter, set... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by PFWS 
Even I couldn't screw up this recipe! Awesome! MORE

 
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