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Recipe
Summer Squash Rice
This recipe calls for “any summer squash”, so you’ve got choices at market! Squash is currently lining the tables of all of our produce vendors and is available at each market. Even other gourds like zucchini will fit in well with this recipe, which is finished off with garlic butter and parmesan cheese. The addition of tomatoes makes the whole dish reminiscent of pizza, but with different carbs and a lot more veggies! It’s sure to be a hit with young ones, especially considering the recipe includes a tip to modify it into a gratin. Sub out long-grain white rice for brown for a more fibrous, filling dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups summer squash or zucchini, diced ¼"
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 small tomato diced
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Directions
Bring chicken broth, rice, 1 tablespoon of butter, and Italian seasoning to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
Meanwhile, heat remaining butter over medium heat in a small skillet. Add summer squash and garlic and cook just until squash is tender, about 5 minutes.
Once rice is cooked, stir in cooked squash, tomato, parmesan cheese, and salt & pepper to taste. Cover and let rest 5 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Recipe Notes
Squash does not need to be peeled.
Brown rice can be substituted but will need extra liquid and a longer cooking time.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.