Zucchini rice stuffing side dish for a memorable Thanksgiving!
A delicious and healthy zucchini rice stuffing that makes for a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and grated zucchini, cooking until softened.
- Stir in cooked rice, oregano, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- If using, add grated cheese and mix until melted.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve warm as a side dish for Thanksgiving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to customize the flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- For a vegan option, omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg