Cold rice with courgettes, tuna, lemon and herbs
Published on 3 June 2025
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Warm weather calls for fresh, light, quick meals, also for work lunches. I make extra, good after a couple of days too. I used Carnaroli; choose rice, including Venere.
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INGREDIENTS FOR 2/3 PEOPLE
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- Step 1 of 9
I wash, trim and finely dice courgettes.
- Step 2 of 9
I quickly cook in oil, keeping crisp, season with salt and pepper and cool.
- Step 3 of 9
I drain and crumble tuna.
- Step 4 of 9
I cook rice slightly firm, drain and cool with oil.
- Step 5 of 9
I add courgettes and tuna to cold rice.
- Step 6 of 9
I grate lemon zest and squeeze juice.
- Step 7 of 9
I mix into rice.
- Step 8 of 9
I add chopped herbs and oil and adjust salt and pepper.
- Step 9 of 9
I decorate with herbs.
Original source: https://incucinaconlilly.com/2025/06/03/riso-freddo-con-zucchine-tonno-limone-e-erbe-aromatiche/