Italian Style Skillet Zucchini

This quick and easy stir-fry is a colourful addition to grilled or roast meats. Adding garlic and basil at the end of cooking time intensifies their flavour.

Preparation time

10 minutes

Ready in

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

Makes

6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive or vegetable oil
  • 4 medium Ontario Zucchini (about 1-1/2 lb/750 g)
  • 1 large Ontario Onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) vegetable or chicken broth or water
  • 2 Ontario Field Tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) approx. sliced fresh Ontario Basil (or 1 tbsp/15 mL dried)
  • 2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cut zucchini in half; cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices. In large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat; cook zucchini and onion, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Add broth; reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until evaporated and zucchini is tender-crisp.

In medium bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic and pepper; stir into zucchini and heat for 1 minute or just until hot. Sprinkle with cheese and additional sliced basil to serve.

Nutritional Information

When recipe serves 6:

  • Protein: 4 grams
  • Fat: 6 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 10 grams
  • Calories: 110

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