Dinner for 4
Summer Squash Rice
$4.71for 440 minServes 4
Long-grain rice simmers with squash, tomato, garlic, herbs, butter, and Parmesan for a warm vegetable dinner.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Rice, 6.5 oz$0.08/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 0.55 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.01Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.25 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.47Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.71 | ||
Swaps
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersFallSummer
Typical price
$1.18 per serving$4.71 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 2 cups diced summer squash
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small tomato
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, then cook the minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in the rice and Italian seasoning, then toast for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, bring it to a boil, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Stir in the diced squash, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until the rice and squash are tender.
- Fold in the tomato, Parmesan, and parsley, then rest the rice for 5 minutes before seasoning with salt and pepper.
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