Cheesy Zucchini Rice
Ingredients
The rice
-
1
cup
uncooked long-grain brown rice
-
2 ¼
cups
low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
The vegetables
-
2 ½
cups
shredded zucchini
The cheese
-
1
cup
shredded 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar
The seasonings
-
1
teaspoon
salt
-
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
-
¼-½
teaspoon
garlic powder
The liquid
-
1-2
tablespoons
skim milk
Instructions
- Cook the rice and broth together according to the rice's package directions.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork.
- Stir in the zucchini, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook on low for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to melt the cheese and heat the zucchini.
- Add milk as needed to thin out the texture.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
177
Total fat
4g
Total carbohydrates
27g
Total protein
9g
Sodium
338mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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