Sonoma Diet - Herbed Zucchini

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups sliced zucchini (4 to 5 small)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried mint or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 dash black pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely shredded reduced fat romano cheese or 2 tablespoons reduced fat parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet cook the whole garlic cloves in hot oil until light brown; discard garlic. add the zucchini, dried mint (if using), salt, and pepper to the oil in the skillet.
• 2 cook, uncovered, over medium heat about 5 minutes or until the zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. to serve, sprinkle with the cheese and fresh mint (if using).