RICE AND ZUCCHINI

Rice and Zucchini image

The recipe for rice with zucchini in the 60-Minute Gourmet column in The Living Section last Wednesday omitted a step. Here is a corrected version.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 small zucchini, about 1/2-pound total
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 cup converted rice
1 1/2 cups water
Bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander

Steps:

Trim and wash the zucchini and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes, about 2 cups.
Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onions and zucchini. Cook, stirring, until the onions are wilted. Add the turmeric, rice, water, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover tightly and simmer for 17 minutes.
Remove from the heat, add the coriander and mix well with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 234, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 519 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams