Zucchini with Salsa Recipe

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Carole Hildebrand from Kelseyville, California tops zucchini slices with chunky homemade salsa to make this scrumptious side dish. "I fix it often in the summer when I have the fresh vegetables on hand," she notes.

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Diabetic Friendly

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Zucchini with Salsa Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini, sliced
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 green onions, sliced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste, optional

Directions

Divide zucchini between two pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 20 in. x 18 in.). In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over zucchini. Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Yield: 10 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4-cup serving (prepared without salt) equals 26 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Zucchini with Salsa in Quick Cooking July/August 2000, p10