Asparagus-Zucchini Rice Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Asparagus-Zucchini Rice Recipe

Ingredients

½ tablespoon butter

1 onion

chopped

10 spears fresh asparagus

trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces

1 zucchini

sliced

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried basil

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

1 pinch cayenne pepper

salt and pepper to taste

2 cups water

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt the butter and saute the onion for about 2 minutes. Stir in asparagus and zucchini and saute 5 minutes or until tender. Season with oregano basil thyme garlic powder cayenne pepper salt and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are coated with the seasonings.

Step 2

Pour water into the vegetable mixture and stir in rice. Reduce heat cover and simmer 20 minutes until the rice is tender.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus-Zucchini Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 210

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.2g 10%

Carbohydrates: 43.1g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 1.9g 3%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Cholesterol: 3.8mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 493.8IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 12.8mg 21%

Folate: 147.9mcg 37%

Calcium: 47.7mg 5%

Iron: 3.3mg 19%

Magnesium: 30.3mg 11%

Potassium: 314mg 9%

Sodium: 23.1mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 17.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.