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Mexican zucchini in a black cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon.
Yield: 4 Servings
5 from 19 votes

Skillet Mexican Zucchini

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Skillet Mexican Zucchini is incredibly delicious with a little bit of a kick from the jalapeño topped with melted queso blanco.

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb zucchini (diced)
  • 1 large tomato (cored, seeded and diced)
  • 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp minced pickled jalapeño
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso blanco (or queso fresco, cotija or feta)
  • fresh lime juice (to taste)
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Cook the garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat 1 minute, stirring until sizzling.
  • Add zucchini and cook stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes or until slightly softened.
  • Add the tomato and green
 onion and cook about 3 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and add cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with queso blanco. Serve hot.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/4th of the recipe, Calories: 102kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 211mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g
Blue Smart Points: 4
Green Smart Points: 4
Purple Smart Points: 4
Points +: 4