Colorful Zucchini Spears Recipe

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A bit of bacon lends hearty flavor to this colorful side dish, while low-fat cheese helps keep the calories in check. Jan Caldwell sent the recipe from her kitchen in Shingle Springs, California.

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Diabetic Friendly

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Colorful Zucchini Spears Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1 Wright® Brand Bacon strip, cut into 1-inch pieces

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1 medium zucchini
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 plum tomato, halved and sliced
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Cut zucchini in half widthwise; cut halves lengthwise into quarters. Place in an ungreased shallow 1-qt. baking dish.
Combine the salt, oregano, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle half over the zucchini. Top with tomato, onion, remaining seasonings and bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 85 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 202 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Colorful Zucchini Spears in Cooking for 2 Spring 2005, p21