Zucchini Tomato Side Dish
Bacon bits add a smoky flavor to this colorful veggie combo from Nancy Johnson, a field editor in Laverne, Oklahoma. “I’ve also prepared this as a lunch entree for one, served with a roll and fruit,” Nancy notes. 2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 to 3 thin slices red onion, separated into rings
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Crisco® Light Olive Oil or Canola Oil
- 1 can (5-1/2 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice
- 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 wedges
- 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon real bacon bits
Directions
- In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, onion and salt in oil until
- vegetables are crisp-tender. Gently stir in the V8 juice, tomato,
- basil and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until
- heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Yield: 2 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 181 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 690 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.