Easy Zucchini and Potatoes

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 3 medium sized potatoes ( I prefer red potatoes)
• 2 large zucchini
• 1 large onion (less may be used but I love onion)
• 1 medium sized tomato
• 1 can of corn ( not required but adds a nice touch!)
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice (wild rice may also be used if preferred)
• olive oil (amount is up to you)
• garlic powder (amount is up to you)
• onion powder (amount is up to you)
• salt (amount is up to you)
• water

Directions:

I like easy, cheap recipes that consist of easy to find ingredients that are usually laying around the house! And this one is one of my favorites!

Begin to cook rice first as it takes approximately 45 minutes to fully cook. For 1 cup of rice, add two cups of water. Garlic powder and salt may be added for flavoring. Heat on high and stir until boiling and then reduce heat and cover tightly. Simmer for 45 minutes without stirring or lifting the lid.

While the rice is cooking, begin to slice the onion keeping it in rings and then halving the rings (personal choice...may also be chopped but I prefer longer pieces as opposed to chopped pieces). Simmer in oil (amount of oil is up to you and your personal preference) and chop and add tomato. Simmer until the onion is somewhat tender.

Slice potatoes (you may also cut them into small pieces, but I like them in slices) and add them to the onions and tomatoes. You may or may not want to add more oil and I usually like to add in some water so the potatoes can begin to cook. At this point, I add the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. I add a good amount of them...I love the flavors garlic and onion powder give but you may add as much as you desire. Cover.

Allow the potatoes to cook a short while, and keep stirring them. While doing this you can begin to slice the zucchini (you may chop this but I usually slice and then make into halves). After the potatoes begin to feel a little tender you can add the zucchini and mix thoroughly. I will usually add a little bit more water to keep it juicy and so that the zucchini can cook. At this point, you may also add the can of corn (drained). It''s great both with and without it...so it''s up to you! Cover. Stir onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and zucchini occasionally until the potatoes and zucchini are tender and cooked.

Serve a bed of rice on a plate and add the Zucchini/Potato mixture on top! So filling and soooo delicious!

Note: If you have leftovers and are usually on the run...just reheat and serve both rice and zucchini and potatoes in a wrap and go!

Serves: Approx. 4-6

Preparation time: 45 min. With Rice.....20 Minutes Without Rice