Zucchini ‘Rice’

Zucchini ‘Rice’

I’m a huge fan of grating raw vegetables to serve as a healthier alternative to carby steamed rice. Cauliflower has long been a favourite but in the summer time when zucchini (courgettes) are at their best this version is particularly tasty.

Enough for 2
2-3 medium zucchini (courgettes)

1. Grate zucchini using your food processor or a box grater.

That’s it!

Variations

different veg – try cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, beets or a combo of any of them.

Waste Avoidance Strategy

zucchini – Will keep for weeks in a plastic bag in the fridge or use for another meal.

leftover potential?

OK. Will keep in the fridge for a week or so. I usually stir in a tablespoon of olive oil to help prevent oxidation and browning.

problem solving guide

hard to eat – it’s important to grate the veg finely, so you end up with tiny pieces about the size of a grain of rice.

bland – it’s meant to be used as an accompaniment to more fully flavoured dishes.

don’t have a food processor with a grater blade? – you can grate by hand but it can be hard work! The alternative is to super finely chop the veg using a sharp knife.

serving suggestions

Use anywhere you’d normally serve steamed rice. With curries or stir fries.