ZUCCHINI CHEDDAR SAUTE

Zucchini Cheddar Saute image

When zucchini in your garden ripens all at once, try my sauté method and sprinkle with cheese and toppings. We sometimes add other quick-cooking veggies. -Margaret Drye, Plainfield, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
4 cups coarsely shredded zucchini
1 large garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and basil; cook and stir until onion is tender, 4-5 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic; cook and stir over medium-high heat just until zucchini is tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper., Top with cheese, tomatoes and olives. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.