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Easy cheesy zucchini

Easy Cheesy Zucchini

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 small zucchini - sliced
  • 2 fresh tomatoes - diced
  • 1/4 cup onion - diced
  • 1 jalapeño - finely diced
  • 1 tsp oil or non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels - frozen, canned, or fresh
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat Monterrey Jack cheese or other favorite cheese - shredded
  • garlic and pepper to taste

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean the cooking area.
  • Clean the tops of canned food items before opening them.
  • Wash zucchini, tomatoes, onion and jalapeño. Cut vegetables as directed.
  • Heat skillet with oil or cooking spray over medium heat.
  • Add zucchini; cook until firmly tender.
  • Add tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño.
  • Season with garlic and pepper to taste.
  • Cook uncovered until veggies are tender.
  • Reduce heat and add corn and cheese.
  • Mix well and cook until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Serv. size: 1/8  of recipe (151g), Amount per serving: Calories 70, Total Fat 2.5g (3% DV), Sat. Fat 1g (5% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 5mg (2% DV), Sodium 170g (7% DV), Total Carb. 10g (4% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 4g (Incl. 1g Added Sugars, 2% DV), Protein 4g, D (0% DV), Calcium 94mg (8% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. 298mg(6% DV).
Keyword Dairy, English, Vegetables