Cheesy Zucchini Saute

Name: Cheesy Zucchini Saute
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3 cups coarsely shredded zucchini; 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup diced fresh tomato; 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives

Although I no longer have a garden of my own, friends and neighbors keep me amply supplied with squash. As a thank-you, I tell them how to make this refreshing zucchini saute. It's quick, easy and oh, so tasty! —Doris Biggs, Felton, Delaware

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups coarsely shredded zucchini
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced fresh tomato
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the zucchini, basil, salt and garlic powder. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomato and olives.
Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 157 calories, 13g fat (9g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Zucchini Saute in Country Woman September/October 2000

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foodforfamily

Aug 8, 2017

Love this side dish! It's a delicious with every grilled meat we've tried it with and is great leftover with scrambled eggs. Colorful and flavorful. Thank you for sharing your recipe, Doris!
Clduff

Aug 1, 2017

Did the person who said this was soft and mushy. Did you happen to drain your zucchini really well, even to point of drying wth a paper towel? Might help your soggy problem!
manga

Jun 29, 2016

The zucchini did not crisp up. It was very soft. After adding the cheese it turned out mushy and soft. I felt I was eating the inside of some stuffing. I think this might go well into a stuffed pepper and baked for 20 mins. I can't believe it was contest winning and got rave reviews. Maybe if the zucchini was cut up in slices and cooked in some olive oil, then add the other ingredients, it might be better. I didn't enjoy eating shredded zucchini. Would not make this again.
Vicki Nolt

Jun 19, 2012

Love to make this when the basil and zucchini are fresh from the garden.
buzzard123

Sep 24, 2011

Made this dish this evening to go with tilapia for dinner. We thought it was FANTASTIC! Made it exactly as the recipe directed except in larger amounts. Very easy, flavorful, and fast which makes it a perfect side for fish. Will make this often due to its healthy content. Five stars for sure.
SM Haas

Jun 8, 2011

I make this recipe one or two times a week during the summer! My son loves his zucchini and he especially loves this recipe!
LynnChef

Apr 10, 2011

The basil is wonderful in this! Loved it!!