Zucchini Rice Pilaf Recipe

By ambera

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2-1/4 cups hot water
• 1-1/4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, saute basil in butter for 2 minutes. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and carrot. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add zucchini; cover and simmer 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Yield: 4 servings.