Zucchini Rice Squares

Recipe Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 pound zucchini, cut into ¼-inch slices (3½ cups)
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 x 14½-ounce can chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ? teaspoon chile peppers|hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Cook onion in butter until transparent in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add zucchini, rice and broth. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  4. Combine Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs and pepper sauce; add to cooked rice.
  5. Pour into buttered 8- or 9-inch square pan. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake at 350 °F for 15 to 20 minutes.
  7. Cool; cut into 2" squares.
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