ZUCCHINI SANTA FE

Zucchini Santa Fe image

Chopped green chilies give this summer side dish lots of zip - a popular flavor around Mom's Arizona home. It's a tasty way to use up a bounty of garden vegetables. -Karen Wingate, Coldwater, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups sliced zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the zucchini and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the chilies, tomato, salt if desire, pepper and garlic powder. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges