Zucchini with Rice (Pirincli Kabak)

Zucchini with Rice (Pirincli Kabak)

4 zucchinis, cubed

¼ cup olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 cup tomatoes, crushed/diced

2 cloves of garlic, sliced

½ cup rice, washed and drained

1 carrot, chopped (optional)

1 cup hot water

½ tsp dried basil

1 tsp salt to taste

A pinch of black pepper

Saute onions in olive oil and then, stir in carrots and garlic. Saute for about 2 minutes over medium heat. Add zucchinis and tomatoes. Cook for a couple of minutes and then, add hot water. Once it boils stir in rice and salt. Close the lid and cook over low heat until rice is cooked (for about 20-25 minutes). Turn the heat off and add basil and black pepper.

Serve either cold or hot, with yogurt.