Zucchini Mediterranean Style Recipe
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Zucchini Mediterranean Style

By: Joe Belmont 
"Zucchini, tomatoes, and beans make a tasty topper for rice or egg noodles!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (49)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cups finely chopped zucchini
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in the rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a separate medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, red bell pepper, and garlic, and cook until tender. Mix in tomatoes and zucchini, and season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir cannellini beans into the tomato and zucchini mixture, and continue cooking about 10 minutes. Serve over the cooked rice.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 302 | Total Fat: 7.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by BECCAW   view full review
Pretty good recipe, with some adjustments. I used green instead of red pepper, and added a can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by JANER01   view full review
what a great recipe! First the tweaks: only 1T olive oil, and skip the rice. Serve with a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2006 by AntsyAshley   view full review
I made this with couscous and yellow squash instead of rice and zuchini. Turned out delicious....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2004 by STACIS   view full review
This was very good. However, I used canned diced tomatoes, and liked it better after I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2004 by LynnInHK   view full review
I make this whenever I can find reasonably priced zucchini in Tokyo. The flavor is not very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2007 by ANDYNBRON   view full review
I thought this was alright, but certainly not great. By itself it was way too bland. I even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2006 by EILISH40   view full review
A good basic recipe and healthy, but felt it needed some spicing up. Added 1/2 cup sliced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2005 by Treeskitchen   view full review
Actually pretty darn good! I must admit it was better than I expected. Pretty hearty meal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2006 by ACHESONK   view full review
This recipe is delicious!! Made a few alterations and added some italian seasoning, added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by RUKELLY   view full review
I thought this was a terrific healthy meal. I used brown rice, but otherwise went exactly by...

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