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Zucchini-Tomato Saute Recipe

For a fast and flavorful side dish that goes great with a variety of main dishes, give this recipe a try. It's a cinch to stir together using just one skillet. Ground cumin and picante sauce add a nice zip.—JoseAnn Engle, Spanish Fork, Utah

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Zucchini-Tomato Saute Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

4 cups chopped zucchini
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup picante sauce
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Add cumin, oregano and salt. Stir in picante sauce; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add tomato; cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 164 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 319 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Zesty Zucchini Skillet in Country Woman September/October 2000, p35

Quick and Easy Peeling

To peel tomatoes quickly and easily, cut a shallow "X" on the bottom of the tomato. Put it into a pot of boiling water for about 1 minute, then rinse under cold water. The skin will peel right off. —Claire Groff, Murphy, North Carolina

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Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2011 by PTuttle

I made this with a combination of zucchini and yellow summer squash from my garden. I used Pace medium picante sauce to give it a little more kick than mild. The dish was really flavorful which is great because zucchini can be very bland. My son and I loved it. Even my husband who usually hates zucchini thought it was pretty good. Next time I might try adding some fresh or frozen corn like in the Mexican dish calabacitas.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by 64linda

I modified the recipe and it was great