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Skillet Mexican Zucchini

4.95 from 36 votes

Skillet Mexican Zucchini is incredibly delicious with a little bit of a kick from the jalapeño topped with melted queso blanco.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Yield: 4 Servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

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

- WW Points: 4

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