Tomatoes and Zucchini
You only need a sprinkle of rich, strong Parmesan cheese to zip up this low-calorie side dish.
Ingredients
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Nonstick cooking spray
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 14-1/2-ounce can tomatoes, cut up
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2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
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1 medium yellow or green sweet pepper, chopped
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2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1.
Coat an unheated large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
2.
Stir in undrained tomatoes, zucchini, sweet pepper, basil, and black pepper. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook about 5 minutes more or until most of the liquid evaporates and the zucchini is tender.
3.
Transfer to 6 individual serving bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 40, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 153 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g. Exchanges: Vegetable 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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