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Dinner is always a delicate balancing act. You want to feel good about what you serve to your family, but you also want them to be happy about eating it…and you don’t want to spend all day cooking it, either.
Of course, there’s no shortage of magazine articles promising simple, healthy meals that taste great. But when you actually read them, they usually start out by telling you to mince two shallots, or braise a leek, or cook a pot of polenta. This is what they call simple?
Well, forget all that. Here’s what you do instead: go to the fridge, get out that tub of Country Crock spread, and sauté your veggies in that. Ta-da! Instant flavor, with no added guilt. What could be simpler than that? And did you hear? Country Crock has a NEW simple recipe formula! Country Crock’s simple recipe is made with real ingredients: No artificial flavors or preservatives, 0 grams of trans fat per serving, purified water, wholesome oils and a pinch of salt. Real taste from real ingredients.
This recipe is a perfect example. It’s got just eight ingredients—well, ten, if you count the salt and pepper—and I promise you’ve heard of all of them. It uses just one pot, and it’s ready in half an hour. And it will make your family happy about eating zucchini. Really!
Any way you look at it, this dish is a win-win-win. Your family gets a healthy meal, made from real ingredients with real flavor. And you get to spend less time in front of the stove, and more at the table.
Keep it simple…with a little help from Country Crock.
One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 4 Tablespoons of Country Crock, divided
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium zucchini, shredded with a cheese grater (about 1.5 cups)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Over a medium/high heat, sauté onions and minced garlic in 2 Tablespoons of Country Crock until onions are translucent (about 2 mins).
- Add in rice, stirring continuously until slightly toasted.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, and turn down heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in shredded zucchini, cheeses, 2 Tablespoons of Country Crock and salt. Stir until well combined and cheese is melted.
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One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Rice
Ingredients
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 4 Tablespoons of Country Crock divided
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium zucchini shredded with a cheese grater (about 1.5 cups)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Over a medium/high heat, sauté onions and minced garlic in 2 Tablespoons of Country Crock until onions are translucent (about 2 mins).
- Add in rice, stirring continuously until slightly toasted.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, and turn down heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in shredded zucchini, cheeses, 2 Tablespoons of Country Crock and salt. Stir until well combined and cheese is melted.
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Nutrition Information:
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Doris says
Hello–this looks delicious !!! Can you provide the nutritional information for this recipe ?? Thanks so much
Michelle says
Made this today and I loved it….will definitely be making this again!! Thanks.
Corey says
Awesome! I am so glad you loved it Michelle!
Stephina says
1/29/16: I made this in a rice cooker, mine has a saute feature. I cut up some rotisserie chicken and added it with the zucchini and cheese at the end. Awesome!
gina says
I have squash coming in hot and heavy in my garden! Can’t WAIT to try this.
Thanks for a new “zucchini” recipe!
Gina
Corey says
I’m jealous! My squash hasn’t been doing too well 🙁
Samantha says
Hello, by chance what is the nutritional information? I’ve been trying to convert us toward healthier dishes while trying to get my husband to eat zucchini.
Ashley says
Just made this last night Loved it…. So happy to have another zucchini recipe.
Ann says
Awesome,finally got husband to eat zucchini!!!!
Jackie says
What. Is country crock?
Olivia says
Can I use brown rice? How would the cooking time differ and the ratio of liquid to brown rice?
Amy says
Do you know calories and carb info….definitely going to make…
Jessica says
I just picked my first two squash the other day. Looking forward to using them in this recipe for dinner tonight!
Cassie says
What if you don’t have any vegetable or chicken broth, could you just use water?
Corey says
Yes!
Dawn says
You put the grated raw zucchini in without cooking it? Not sure my kiddos would go for raw zucchini…Or am I missing something?
Corey says
It cooks a little in the hot pot Dawn. Since it is grated, it cooks very quickly. Your kids will have no clue it’s in there!
Dawn says
Great! Thanks for your speedy response – looks creamy & delicious; almost like risotto without all the work. 🙂
Rachel says
I just made this today. It was delish. I’ve never made rice with chicken broth only water. It was a great recipe. Rachel from Explore Kid Talk
Ellen says
My picky grandkids loved this!
Wendy says
I don’t eat pasta, rice or potatoes, is there something I can substitute for the rice?