Zucchini & Avocado Rice - Urban Meadow
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Yields
4
Directions
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Once done, fluff with a fork and let it cool to room temperature
- While the rice cools, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced zucchini and sauté for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Remove from heat and let cool
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing
- In a large bowl, combine rice, sautéed zucchini, avocado, olives, and capers. Toss to mix. Drizzle dressing and stir gently to coat. Chill for at least 10–15 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped basil. Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 ea Urban Meadow long grain rice
- 1 ea medium zucchini, diced
- 1 ea ripe avocado, cubed
- ¼ cup ea cup Urban Meadow pitted black olives, sliced
- 1½ tbsp ea capers, rinsed
- 2 tbsp ea Urban Meadow extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp ea Urban Meadow lemon juice
- 1 tsp ea Urban Meadow Dijon mustard
- Urban Meadow salt and pepper ea to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped ea for garnish