Zucchini Tomato Side Dish

Name: Zucchini Tomato Side Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini, sliced; 2 to 3 thin slices red onion, separated into rings; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon olive 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

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.

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini, sliced
2 to 3 thin slices red onion, separated into rings
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 181 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Zippy Zucchini and Tomatoes in Taste of Home June/July 2006

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katlaydee3

Oct 23, 2013

I thought this was edible, but not great. The addition of the cheese may have been the problem for me. That being said, none was wasted or thrown away, just not my favorite.
Cowbird13

Jul 3, 2012

This is a very easy and delicicous recipe. Great to use up some of those accumulating zucchini and tomatoes. My husband loved it.
jaztnr2

Sep 22, 2009

simple and delicious.....thanks for sharing your recipe...