ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, lunch, casseroles, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked brown rice (see instruction)
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried
4 cups freshly grated zucchini, about 1 1/2 pounds whole
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare rice and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Heat oil in large skillet and add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add marjoram and zucchini. Cook, stirring, without browning, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into bowl. Beat together cottage cheese and eggs and add to zucchini mixture. Add rice, salt, pepper and chopped parsley. Blend well. There should be about 5 cups.
  • Pour mixture into 5- or 6-cup casserole. Place in oven and bake 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 527 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mohammad Yeasin
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This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would recommend using less cheese or a different type of cheese.


Leonard Stevenson
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the flavors were great.


KESHAV KC
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Nancy Mukami
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I'm a big fan of zucchini and rice, so I was excited to try this casserole. It was even better than I expected! The flavors were perfect and the casserole was very filling.


Bnnnb Nnb
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs.


Hamzah Maher
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I'm always looking for new ways to use zucchini, and this casserole was a great option. It was easy to make and very tasty.


Kaimi Bautista
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I made this casserole for a dinner party and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about the flavor and texture.


medplays
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This casserole was a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more liquid, such as broth or milk.


lubega vicent
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I'm not a fan of rice, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The zucchini and cheese flavors were a great combination.


Walid Hasan
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I made this casserole for my picky kids and they loved it! They especially liked the cheesy topping.


Soyama Skilo
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I'm a vegetarian and I always appreciate finding new recipes that are meatless. This casserole was a great option and I will definitely be making it again.


Dk Tamim
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I liked the addition of the zucchini, which gave it a nice texture.


Milton Enrique Sobalvarro Brenes
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


M Tanveel
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


a wiz0009
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


IAmBro GVY
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this casserole changed my mind. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mahin Tanjim
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This zucchini and rice casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a delicious flavor. I especially loved the cheesy topping.


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