Zucchini, corn, and tomato rice bowls are a fresh and easy meal to enjoy in the summer! Farm fresh produce really shines in this recipe.
Do you ever feel puzzled about what to eat for dinner? Or overwhelmed at the thought of having to cook every meal? Or is it just me?
Sometimes we get into a little rut, where we find something that we all like, and we keep making it. A little repetition is okay, but then we wear that dish out, you know? Everyone gets sick of it.
But I don’t have that problem so much in the summer. One thing that I love about this time of year is the number of things that are in season right now and are so readily available in the store and at the Farmer’s Market. Having good, fresh ingredients on hand makes meal planning so much more fun for me.
I really debated about sharing these zucchini, tomato, corn, and rice bowls because they are so simple. Buuut…it really really really tastes so good, and is my favorite thing to eat right now. I think that simple dishes with real food ingredients make the best meals, don’t you?
If you have a garden, in a few weeks you’ll likely have more zucchini and tomatoes than you know what to do with. Add some corn, a little seasoning, mix it all up and serve it over rice to make a simple and delicious dinner that everyone will love. Unless they hate corn and zucchini, then they will probably hate this dish. ;) But that’s highly unlikely, so we won’t worry about that right now.
Zucchini, Corn, and Tomato Rice Bowls.
Ingredients
- 3 ears corn kernels cut off
- 5 small zucchini
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
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Cook the onion in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, until it starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
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Add the zucchini and corn kernels, and cook for a few minutes until tender. The zucchini should be softer, but still bright green.
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Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir. At the last minute add the cherry tomatoes and stir.
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Place the cooked rice in bowls and top with the vegetables.
That’s it…it’s so easy, right? It’s almost embarrassing actually. But with fresh summer produce, this veggie and rice bowl is out of this world. And it’s so pretty! Especially if you don’t overcook it. The bright yellow, green, and red colors are so gorgeous and just say summer to me!
How is your summer garden doing? Do you have any vegetables coming in yet?
Follow along:
Katie
Delicious recipe!
Kelly
I’ve been in a dinner rut lately and these rice bowls look perfect! Love all the summer veggies in here!
Kelly
I hope this gets you out of the rut! :)
Allison
I love this! Nothing better than letting the summer’s best veggies stand out. They’re just good right now and I’m a believer in “what grows together, goes together.” This is exactly what I want for dinner. Yum!
chef mimi
Beautiful! Summer in a bowl!
Handmade by Lorna
Oh that bowl of goodness looks so fresh and tasty. I too have read how good it is for your health to be gluten free but I am not sure I am confident enough to try it. I love reading your recipes.
Kelly
Thank you so much, Lorna! You should try going GF for a couple weeks to see how you feel! You can always switch back if you don’t like it. :)
Kathryn
I don’t have a garden :( but this looks really yummy. Do you use a different kind of rice since you are gluten-free? I would probably have to add some kind of protein, unless there is some in here and I missed it. :) We’re about to go gluten-free at our house, and then dairy and sugar free. I’m a bit overwhelmed, but I know it will be the best thing for us. I’ve read and researched, and I’ve heard too many great testimonials not to do it. Mo is so worried that we’re not going to be able to have desserts, but I told her that Mrs. R. has some great recipes on her blog…we’ll be visiting even more often than we do now so that we can borrow some recipes!
Kelly
This would probably be great with chicken or shrimp. And all rice is gluten free! This is a good time of year to go gluten free since there is so much great food in season right now! :)
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven
I already have more zucchini and tomatoes then I know what to do with. BUT good news?! I know now what I’m doing with it! These gorgeous bowls are SO happening here, Kelly! :)
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
Yum! Look so good.
There are some dishes that I can eat over and over again, but I usually like to mix it up.
Jessica Levinson (@jlevinsonrd)
Looks so simple and fresh from the garden. Love it!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
I love finding recipes like this, especially ones that I’m able to use all my fresh veggies in. Corn and zucchini are my favorite summer veggies, and this bowl looks beautiful!
Christine
Mhmm I bet the fresh flavors here really pop! This looks and sounds so delicious. Next time I’m at my local Farmer’s Market, I’ll be sure to pick up some fresh veggies to make this!
billingbox
There is a produce farmers market stand right down the street with all of these ingredients – what a lovely recipe!
Kelly
Thank you so much!
Julia
I love fresh-from-the-garden recipes and these bowls definitely scream summer! Healthful and straight-forward meals are my jam so I could see this recipe being played on repeat in my house!
Kelly
Thanks, Julia! We are all about Farmer’s Market veggies right now!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron
This looks SO good Kelly! I feel like I’m always in a dinner rut! I definitely need to try this!
Kelly
Thanks, Chelsea! It was really tasty!