Best 7 Summer Squash And Green Rice Recipes

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Summer squash and green rice is a popular dish enjoyed during the summer season, featuring a delightful combination of fresh summer squash, aromatic herbs, and fluffy green rice. Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of the Mediterranean, this dish showcases a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

This article presents a collection of three unique recipes that capture the essence of summer squash and green rice. The first recipe, "Classic Summer Squash and Green Rice," offers a traditional rendition of this dish, bursting with the natural flavors of summer squash, complemented by herbs and spices. The second recipe, "Creamy Summer Squash and Green Rice," adds a touch of richness and creaminess with the incorporation of tangy goat cheese and a velvety sauce. Lastly, the "Summer Squash and Green Rice with Sausage" recipe introduces a savory twist with the addition of succulent sausage, creating a hearty and flavorful main course.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that home cooks of all levels can recreate these culinary delights in their own kitchens. Whether you're seeking a classic summer dish, a creamy and indulgent variation, or a protein-packed meal, this article has a recipe that will cater to your preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RICE WITH SUMMER SQUASH



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I don't usually create my own recipes, but this one passed my palate test. It offers a buttery flavor that those of us who are watching our weight miss at times. -Heather Ratigan of Kaufman, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook carrots and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 13 minutes., Stir in yellow squash and zucchini. Cover and simmer 6-10 minutes longer or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUMMER SQUASH RICE



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Summer Squash Rice is a quick & easy dish that's ready and on the table in 40 minutes!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 of recipe, Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 686 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

SUMMER SQUASH AND RICE GRATIN



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Summer squash - zucchini, crookneck or a mixture of the two will work - is briefly stewed in onion, garlic and cream, mixed with leftover cooked rice, topped with a Parmesan breadcrumb and baked to a crispy golden brown.

Provided by Deep South Dish

Categories     Side Dish, Vegetables, Squash

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 Vidalia or other sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 crookneck squash, cut into chunks (about 3 cups)
1-1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup plain, unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups cooked rice
3 medium eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon until slightly browned, but tender and not crisp.
  • Add the onion, salt, pepper and thyme; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, cook another minute.
  • Add the squash and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken stock and cream and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not allow mixture to boil.
  • Remove from heat and let the mixture cool down for at least 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking pan; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and olive oil; set aside.
  • Add the cooled squash to the rice, stir and mix in the beaten eggs; turn out into the prepared baking pan. Mixture will be wet but will bind as it cooks.
  • Evenly sprinkle the top with the breadcrumb mixture and bake at 350 degrees F, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

MATCHA GREEN RICE



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Try matcha a whole new way: Make a savory rice bowl.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups sushi rice
2 teaspoons matcha (green tea powder)
Kosher salt
10 sheets roasted seaweed snacks (one 0.18-ounce package)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons chopped pickled ginger
2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs clear. Shake well to remove as much water as possible. Set the sieve over a bowl to continue draining, 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the rice to a medium saucepan and whisk in 1 3/4 cups water, the matcha and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the seaweed snacks into matchsticks with kitchen shears. Mix the vinegar and sugar in a small bowl until dissolved.
  • Fluff the rice and gently fold in the vinegar-sugar mixture, pickled ginger, scallion whites, sesame oil, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds and salt to taste. Divide among bowls and top with the seaweed snacks, scallion greens and remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.

RICE WITH SUMMER SQUASH, RED PEPPERS, AND ROASTED PEPITAS



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Provided by Jill Silverman Hough

Categories     Side     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Bell Pepper     Squash     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Party     Seed     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium yellow zucchini or crookneck squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium green zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (about 10 ounces)
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons roasted salted shelled pumpkin seeds*
3 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Add bell pepper, yellow zucchini, and green zucchini; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add rice; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add broth, increase heat to high, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in pumpkin seeds and parsley.
  • Available at many supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Latin markets.

PAN-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL



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This Provençal summer dish is delightful as a starter or as a side dish with fish, chicken or cooked grains.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds medium or small zucchini or other summer squash, thinly sliced or diced depending on what shape squash you use
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ripe tomatoes, grated on the large holes of a box grater, or peeled, seeded and diced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped or slivered fresh basil (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a wide, heavy skillet. Add the zucchini. Cook, stirring or shaking the pan, until the zucchini is lightly seared and beginning to soften, three to five minutes. Remove from the pan, and set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, then the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant -- less than 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have begun to cook down, about five minutes. Return the zucchini to the pan, add salt and pepper to taste, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender and translucent and the tomatoes have cooked down to a fragrant sauce. Stir in the basil, and taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from the heat and serve hot, or allow to cool and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

SUMMER SQUASH AND BEAN SAUTé



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Enjoy delicious summer squash and beans sauté served over rice for a flavorful dinner - a meatless meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
3 cups water
2 extra-large vegetarian vegetable bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
8 oz green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups zucchini and yellow squash medley
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
1 can (15.5 oz) butter beans, drained, rinsed

Steps:

  • Cook rice in 2 cups of the water as directed on package. Stir bouillon cubes into remaining 1 cup water. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the bouillon mixture until well blended; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add green beans, garlic and remaining bouillon mixture; cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and squash medley; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  • Add basil and butter beans; cook 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice. If desired, garnish with additional basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: For this recipe, use young, tender summer squash. Avoid large, mature squash, as they can be tough and have a bitter taste.
  • Slice the squash thinly: This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
  • Cook the squash properly: Do not overcook the squash, as it will become mushy. Cook it just until it is tender-crisp.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, and thyme, will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice: Lemon juice will brighten the flavors of the dish and add a touch of acidity.

Conclusion:

Summer squash and green rice is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The squash is tender and flavorful, the rice is fluffy and aromatic, and the herbs and lemon juice add a refreshing brightness to the dish. This recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.

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