Spanish Rice with Zucchini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spanish Rice with Zucchini
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Spanish Rice with Zucchini is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by George D. Morrison: San Clemente, California Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.This variation on Spanish rice is wonderful with spicy Southwestern dishes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped fine
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup basmati or other long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. In a 2-quart flameproof casserole or saucepan heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and add onion and garlic. Reduce heat to moderately low and cook onion mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes, or until softened. Increase heat to moderate and add rice. Cook rice, stirring, 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil, covered.
  3. Bake rice, covered, in middle of oven about 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in zucchini and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Spanish Rice with Zucchini recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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