Southwestern Squash Medley Recipe

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Canned green chilies give mild-flavored squash a little zip in this flavorful side dish.

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Southwestern Squash Medley Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

4 cups sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)
4 cups sliced yellow summer squash (about 3 small)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons water
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1-1/2 cups crushed nacho tortilla chips
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Additional sour cream, optional

Directions

In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the zucchini, yellow squash, onion and water. Cover and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes, stirring once; drain well. In a bowl, combine the sour cream, chilies, pimientos and salt; stir in cheese.
In an 11-in. x 7-in. microwave-safe dish, layer half of the squash mixture, half of the sour cream mixture and half of the tortilla chips. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with paprika.
Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 7-9 minutes or until heated through, turning dish once. Garnish with additional sour cream if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 251 calories, 16 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 365 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Southwestern Squash Medley in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p58