Extreme zucchini

Turn simple summer ingredients into a tasty side dish. This is a great recipe to keep handy as you harvest from your garden or visit farmers markets.

Number of Servings: 4

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1 cup zucchini, with skin, cut into 1 inch cubes

1 medium tomato, chopped into 1 inch chunks

1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup onion, diced

1/2 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise

Optional: Salt and pepper

Time needed: 15 minutes preparation; 20 minutes cook time

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small sauce pan.
Cook on medium-low heat until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from stove top and mix in the mayonnaise.
Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

Allergens: Check the mayonnaise container for possible allergens.

Try substituting other types of summer squash and other colors of peppers for this recipe.

Experiment with flavors by adding herbs such as basil, marjoram, or thyme. Use 1/2 teaspoon dried or 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs.

Source

This was adapted from the Fruits & Veggies — More Matters® Extreme zucchini (no date).

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