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Zucchini Rice
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
25
minutes
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Total Time
35
minutes
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Servings:
6
servings
Author:
LydiaF
Ingredients
1/2
cup
chopped onion
2
tablespoons
olive oil
1
tablespoon
butter
1
teaspoon
cumin seeds
2
bay leaves
1/2
inch
piece of cinnamon
or 1/4 teaspoon ground
4
dried red chilis
more or less
1
teaspoon
salt
pepper to taste
1
cup
basmati rice
1
cup
finely shredded zucchini
leave the peel on
juice of half a lemon
2
cups
water
Instructions
Use a heavy sauce pan or skillet to saute the onion in the butter and oil over medium high heat.
When the onion has softened add the seasonings and cook briefly.
Add the rice and stir well to coat the grains with the oil and seasoning. Cook for
Add the zucchini and combine again.
Stir in the water and lemon juice then let the whole mixture come to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
Cook until the rice is tender, about 18 - 20 minutes. There may be some liquid left but the dish is done when the rice is cooked.