Pirinçli Kabak Yemeği (Zucchini Stew With Rice)

Pirinçli Kabak Yemeği (Zucchini Stew With Rice) Ingredients

6 cups zucchini (diced into 1 inch cubes)4 tbsp olive oil1 cup onion (diced)3 cloves garlic (minced)1/2 cup green bell pepper (finely diced)2 cups tomatoes (diced)2 tbsp tomato paste4 tbsp rice (washed till water runs clear & drained)1 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground black pepper1/4 tsp dried thyme1/4 tsp chilli flakes1 cup water

Steps

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium high heat.Add onion & sauté until translucent (abt 2 mins)Add garlic & bell pepper, sauté for 1 min.Add both types of tomatoes, stir well& cook for 3 mins.Add zucchini, stir & cook for 3 mins.Add the rice, salt, pepper, thyme & chilli flakes, stir for 1 min.Add water, bring to a simmer, cover & cook for 20 mins until rice is fully cooked.Taste to adjust seasoning, garnish & serve.