Hey there– here’s a new favorite side dish, easy, fast, fresh and creamy delicious. It is a good match for a whole list of main dishes. I made it a couple weeks ago when my dear friend Jenon came for dinner– lime salmon, asparagus, sturdy bread, a bright salad and this yummy rice. Add in easy conversation with an old friend and it makes a fine dinner…
CHEDDAR ZUCCHINI RICE
2 tab. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup rice
2 cups water
1/2 tsp. salt
2 zucchini, grated to shreds
1 cup grated cheddar cheese*
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds over low heat. Then stir in the rice, water and salt. Bring up to a low simmer and cook 10 minutes until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Stir the uncooked, grated zucchini and the cheddar into the hot rice. Taste and add salt and/or pepper if you want to season it a bit more. Easy, beautiful and delish!
*I used Colby-jack cheese, any easy melting cheese will do.
How wonderful is this rice dish!!!
Thanks Shy– Loved your photos of your trip to Bangkok! So bright and colorful– and the food! xo
OMG, this looks so enticing..I’m going to try this tomorrow, Rhonda. Thank you for sharing…:-)
Hey Lilly– we thought it was especially good, one of those recipes I’ll make over and over ahead… Hope you like it! xo
wow now that looks awesome (and the zucchini is so evenly cut, you are a marvel with a knife..)è yum. Would eat this in a heartbeat and I may have some zucchini somewhere in a cupboard..
Hi Poli– just used a grater (I’m too lazy to whittle away with a knife)– Hope you track down those zucchini! happy Wednesday! xo
PS I would have tweeted it but you don’t have a twitter button, why is that???
I have a twitter account– but really just read my kids tweets! (same on instagram). It’s all I can do to keep up the blog! So are you on twitter a lot??
tweets . actually surprisingly yes – because when I am having a walk in Basel or have just seen a beautiful landscape it’s so much easier to just send the photos through that way – takes less time than blogging – although sometimes I do still want to post the photos on the blog, because there are some really cool ones, but it’s all I can do to get the weekly fountain on the blog!
So Poli–who do I follow your tweets??
Hi Rhonda – I have followed you on twitter now all you need to do is follow me back! thanks very much, I was actually looking for a twitter button on your post so I could share your lovely risotto! Poli
OK, I check in and follow… thanks!
Yummy!!
Omg what a combination! Thanks, Rhonda. You’re a good friend. 🌼 PS – the lime salmon sounds great. Blessings,
Debbie
Hey Debbie–thanks, I’m at my daughter’s in Wisconsin and made the same dinner again tonight, sat out on the screen porch and ate watching a thunderstorm!
Oh that sounds wonderful, Rhonda. ❤ In Wisconsin, wow! Have a wonderful time, and blessings to you and your daughter. 🙂
Hi Debbie– you are so kind. We are having a sweet time, lots of good talks and eating at all her favorite places. She’s a joy.
This sounds great, Rhonda! And with salmon, it sounds perfect!
We made if for dinner again last night –big fun cooking in the kitchen with my Laurel! Hope all’s well with you– happy quilting!!
Sounds yummy!! I love carby dishes! 😀
Thanks Jessica! Read through your peanut butter banana bread– looks lie a wonderful snack. Fun to hear from you…
Thanks Rhonda!! 😀
We just finished eating our meal with this rice dish. It was definitely a keeper. I had never grated a zucchini before – it was so easy and quick. The dish was delicious. Thank you for posting it.
Oh, I’m so glad it was good for you!! I like that it’s so easy. We’ve had a few times this summer. Fun to hear from you Dinata! xo
This looks very tasty, thanks for sharing, Rhonda!
HI Marcia– thanks.
Need this rice now!! -Kat
ha ha ha! I do like it– easy, fast and pretty yummy. Wish I could send you a bowl! xox
I made this just now & used home grown zucchinis in here. The verdict was: fantastic!
Sophie– I’d love to have a bowlful of homegrown zucchini! You’re such a gardner! xo