Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 zucchini, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup of black olives, sliced
1 green onion,chopped
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp of prepared salsa ground
black pepper to taste
Chili powder, to taste
Ground cumin, to taste
Paprika, to taste
1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
Preparation:
1 – Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and heat to “shimmering”. Add the zucchini and sauté until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook,stirring for 1 minute.
Add the tomato, black olives and green onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the cilantro and seasonings and stir to combine, Add the prepared salsa and cook until heated through.
2 – Just before serving, fold in the diced avocado. Transfer to a bowl and serve warm
Degustation:
These vegetables are great served with chicken or over quinoa, brown rice or pasta for a vegetarian entree.
They also make a great omelet stuffer for a Holiday brunch!! (Add a little cheddar for added flavor)
