Zucchini & Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Zucchini & Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs zucchini, thickly shredded; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium vidalia onion, chopped; 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced (based on your personal tastes); 2 tablespoons flour; 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk; 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs zucchini, thickly shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium vidalia onion, chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced (based on your personal tastes)
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

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["Preheat the oven to 425F and grease or spray a 9x13"" glass baking dish.", "Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion and saute until golden, about 10 minutes.", "Stir in the garlic and shredded zucchini and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until zucchini begings to wilt.", "Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring until the flour is absorbed.", "Stir in the milk, rice, 1/2 parmesan cheese, spices, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.", "Remove from heat and pour into prepared casserole dish then sprinkle the top with the 1/4 cup leftover parmesan cheese.", "Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until golden and most of the liquid has evaporated.", "Remove from the oven and let sit for 10-20 minutes before serving."]

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs zucchini, thickly shredded, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium vidalia onion, chopped, 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced (based on your personal tastes), and more.

Yes, Zucchini & Rice Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zucchini & Rice Casserole

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