CHEESY ZUCCHINI SAUTE

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Although I no longer have a garden of my own, friends and neighbors keep me amply supplied with squash. As a thank-you, I tell them how to make this refreshing zucchini saute. It's quick, easy and oh, so tasty! -Doris Biggs, Felton, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups coarsely shredded zucchini
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced fresh tomato
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the zucchini, basil, salt and garlic powder. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomato and olives. , Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.