Zucchini Ribbons
ingredients
2 medium or 1 large zucchini, ends trimmed, unpeeled
2 tsp. olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 tsp. dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
preparation
4 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 11 minutes
1. With a vegetable peeler, peel off long, thin lengthwise strips of zucchini.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini ribbons and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 1 minute.
nutrition
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Vegetable Exchanges: 1
Fat Exchanges: 0.5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 45
Calories From Fat: 20
Total Fat: 2.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 0.4 gram
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 10 milligrams (without added salt)
Total Carbohydrate: 5 grams
Dietary Fiber: 2 grams
Sugars: 3 grams
Protein: 2 grams




