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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)
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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:
102
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
8
g
,
Protein:
5
g
,
Fat:
6
g
,
Cholesterol:
17
mg
,
Sodium:
211
mg
,
Fiber:
2
g
,
Sugar:
3
g
Blue Smart Points:
4
Green Smart Points:
4
Purple Smart Points:
4
Points +:
4