Zucchini with Dill Weed and Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This zucchini with dill weed and garlic-yogurt sauce recipe, which includes rice, is a refreshing and tasty Mediterranean-style dish. Serve with bread.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon white sugar
4 zucchini, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh dill weed
1/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, crushed

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add zucchini, dill, and rice; cook and stir until zucchini softens, about 5 minutes.
2 Add water, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes. Cool until lukewarm, about 20 minutes.
3 Meanwhile, combine yogurt, garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt in a bowl. Serve yogurt sauce over zucchini and rice.