Rice With Vegetables, Cheese and Olive Dressing

Name: Rice With Vegetables, Cheese and Olive Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup long grain rice; 1 cup no-salt-added chicken stock; 3/4 pound red onion; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 large cloves garlic; 1 pound zucchini; 1 pound ripe plum tomatoes; Few branches marjoram, to yield 1 tablespoon chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried; 10 medium Italian, French or Greek black olives; 1 small piece of full-flavored cheese, like taleggio or sharp aged goat, to yield 1/2 cup coarsely grated; ⅛ teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup long grain rice
1 cup no-salt-added chicken stock
3/4 pound red onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large cloves garlic
1 pound zucchini
1 pound ripe plum tomatoes
Few branches marjoram, to yield 1 tablespoon chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
10 medium Italian, French or Greek black olives
1 small piece of full-flavored cheese, like taleggio or sharp aged goat, to yield 1/2 cup coarsely grated
⅛ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Combine rice with stock, and bring to boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
2
Reduce heat, cover and simmer, cooking 17 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
3
Chop onion.
4
Heat nonstick pan until it is very hot, add oil, reduce heat to medium high and saute onion until it begins to soften.
5
Mince garlic, and add to onion.
6
Scrub, trim and coarsely chop zucchini; reduce heat to medium, and add zucchini to onion.
7
Coarsely chop tomatoes and add.
8
Chop marjoram and add.
9
Cook over medium heat.
10
Pit olives, and stir in.
11
Grate cheese.
12
Stir rice, cheese and salt and pepper to taste into vegetables.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup long grain rice, 1 cup no-salt-added chicken stock, 3/4 pound red onion, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Rice With Vegetables, Cheese and Olive Dressing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!