Summer Vegetables with Rice

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp kosher saltNutrition
• 1 tsp minced garlicNutrition
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil spreadNutrition
• 2 cups reduced fat mozzarella cheeseNutrition
• 1 3/4 cups diced tomatoesNutrition
• 2 medium yellow summer squashNutrition
• 1 cup white riceNutrition
• 1 dash black pepperNutrition
• 1 medium onionNutrition
• 2 medium zucchinisNutrition

Directions

1. 1Place the rice in a saucepan and rinse in cold water. Set it aside to soak for 30 minutes.
2. 2While rice is soaking, slice onions into thin strips. Cut squash and zucchini in half and slice into 1/4" half circles.
3. 3Sauté the onions in vegetable oil spread until tender. Add the minced garlic and sauté until the garlic starts to brown.
4. 4Add the squash and zucchini and continue to sauté until it is crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes and heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep the vegetable mixture warm until ready to serve.
5. 5After the rice has soaked for 30 minutes, drain the water and add 1 1/2 cups of cold water. Bring the rice to a boil, cover, reduce heat to its lowest setting and simmer for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
6. 6Scoop the rice into a serving dish. Top with the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.

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