Recipe of the Week: “SOUTHWESTERN VEGETABLES”

Prep Time: 20 Minutes   Cook Time: 15 Minutes    Serves: 4 to 6

southwest vegetablesIngredients:    

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)

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