Zucchini Cheddar Saute

Name: Zucchini Cheddar Saute
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 4 cups coarsely shredded zucchini; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives

When zucchini in your garden ripens all at once, try my sauté method and sprinkle with cheese and toppings. We sometimes add other quick-cooking veggies. —Margaret Drye, Plainfield, New Hampshire

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
4 cups coarsely shredded zucchini
1 large garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives

Directions

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and basil; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add zucchini and garlic; cook and stir over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes or just until zucchini is tender. Stir in salt and pepper.
Top with cheese, tomatoes and olives. Cook, covered, on low about 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 244 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 747mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Zucchini Saute in Taste of Home June/July 2015

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sgronholz

Aug 2, 2015

What an outstanding recipe! I made a small batch for the two of us and wished I would've made more. We really enjoyed it and I'll definitely be making this tasty dish again!
delowenstein

Jun 1, 2015

I didn't have zucchini available! I used cooked spinach which had been left over! I used 3 Tbsp. canola oil in place of the butter. I also omitted the cheese! I used 1 to 1-1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning, crushed. There was 1/2 to 1 medium tomato available, so I just diced it and added it to the vegetable mixture! I also omitted the olives. The next time there is zucchini available, I can prepare it with the actual zucchini. I found this to be an interesting dish! Thank you for sharing this recipe with Taste of Home! delowenstein
leeart

May 26, 2015

This is a tasty side dish, however next time I will add some corn or peas to the mix. I didn't have fresh tomatoes so tried canned diced tomatoes. I think the fresh would be a good deal better. When the zucchini begins to ripen this summer, this will be a good go to recipe .
ahmom

May 21, 2015

Very good!I forgot the olives but it was good without it.