Zucchini Rice is a quick and easy, gluten free dish.It is buttery flavored with a subtle aroma of spices.This vegetable (courgette) packed rice is fresh and healthy and pairs well with any spicy dish.it is a perfect summer dish.
Perfect for a weeknight dinner or lunch menu.
What pairs well with Zucchini Rice?
This one pot meal pairs well with spicy curries be it vegetables. poultry, meat or fish
How to choose good zucchini’s for cooking?
They need be fresh, firm and medium to large size. It is easier to grate them when they are this size, by using a grater or a food processor.
When paired with long grain basmati rice with is non- sticky and flavored with butter, this dish becomes a favorite of kids and grown ups alike.
What are some health benefits of Zucchini?
- Nutrient rich
- High in Antioxidants.
- Helps in Digestion.
- May Reduce Blood Sugar Levels.
- May Improve Heart Health.
- May Strengthen Your Vision.
- May Aid Weight Loss.
- Easy to Add to Your Diet.
What dishes can you prepare with zucchini?
HOW TO MAKE ZUCCHINI RICE?
Zucchini Rice/Pulao
6
servings10
minutes10
minutes1662
kcal20
minutesIngredients
2 2 Zucchini medium size shredded fine
1 tsp 1 Coconut Oil
2 tbsp 2 Butter
1 tsp 1 Jeera/Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp 1/2 Mustard seeds
1 1 Bay leaf
2 cups 2 Basmati Rice soak for 20 minutes & drain.Set aside.
4 4 -6 Dry red Chilies
4 cups 4 Water
Salt to taste
Directions
- Warm oil & butter in a thick bottomed vessel or pressure cooker .To this add the cumin/Jeera & mustard seeds.Let them splutter then add the bay leaves & red chillies
- To this now add the shredded Zucchini & saute for a few minutes till Zucchini turns golden yellow
- Now add the cleaned presoaked Basmathi rice to the above mix & stir them all together gently frying the rice without breaking it.
- Now add water to the above with salt to taste & pressure cook rice for 2-3 whistles
- Serve it hot with any spicy curry/baked fish etc.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories1662
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31g 48%
- Saturated Fat 19g 95%
- Cholesterol 60mg 20%
- Sodium 297mg 13%
- Potassium 1449mg 42%
- Total Carbohydrate 308g 103%
- Dietary Fiber 9g 36%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 32g 64%
- Vitamin A 30%
- Vitamin C 85%
- Calcium 20%
- Iron 22%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
The Bottom Line
Now that you know all about the health benefits of using Zucchini in a dish, and the buttery creamy subtle flavor of this dish, are you going to try cooking making my recipe this summer?
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