zucchini with rice and coconut milk

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Catherine Cappiello Pappas
Amityville, NY

This is a healthy and delicious side dish that fuses exotic spices and sweet coconut into a savory delight!

(1 rating)
yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For zucchini with rice and coconut milk

  • 3 – 4 cups of zucchini – sliced
  • 1 onion – sliced thin
  • 3 cloves of garlic – chopped
  • healthy handful of fresh basil – sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon – lemon juice
  • 13.5 oz can of coconut milk
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp. curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ cups uncooked rice

How To Make zucchini with rice and coconut milk

  • 1
    Heat a sauce pan with the olive oil and add the onion, garlic and zucchini. Let this sauté for about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, fresh basil and seasonings. Simmer this on low until the zucchini become soft and the onion is transparent. This will take about 30 – 35 minutes. Add the coconut milk with the zucchini is cooked. Simmer for another minute or two and adjust the seasonings to taste. Prepare the rice as directed.

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