Cheesy Zucchini Rice

I just recently started eating zucchini and have found that I really like it. The problem I have is finding new ways to make recipes with zucchini. This is a very simple recipe that yields great results. If you have any zucchini at home, I strongly encourage you to give this one a try. This recipe tastes great with some oven baked honey ham and a fruit salad.

Cheesy Zucchini Rice
Serves: 4
Adapted by: http://www.livelovepasta.com/2011/09/zucchini-rice/

Ingredients
2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 cup long grain white rice OR brown rice (we only use brown rice in our house)
2 tablespoons light butter
1 medium zucchini, grated/shredded
1 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
-In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil.
-Add the rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook rice according to directions on the rice package. I use boil in a bag brown rice bags, which only take 10 minutes.
-Rice will be done when most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fluffy.
-Remove from heat and add the butter and shredded zucchini; cover. Let the pan stand for 5 minutes and then uncover and stir to mix everything together.
-Add cheese, salt, and pepper and stir again. Serve

Enjoy! :)