CHEESY ZUCCHINI ROUNDS

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Here's a fun way to serve zucchini..provide a low-fat alternative to high-calorie nachos. Our Test Kitchen sprinkled zucchini slices with cheese, seasonings and bacon bits, then heated them in the microwave. Even kids will eat their veggies when you serve them as a side dish or snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 medium zucchini, sliced
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place zucchini on a microwave-safe plate; sprinkle with basil and onion powder. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until hot. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese, bacon and Parmesan cheese; microwave on high for 20-45 seconds or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges