Matchsticks Zucchini

On June17th at the market, dietician Mary Pat shows us how to make this flavor filled zucchini dish during her cooking demo from 5:30pm-6:30pm.

*find these items at the Northside Farmers Market!

Ingredients:

• 2lb zucchini cut into matchsticks*
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, sliced*
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh ground black pepper

 

1. Place zucchini  in a colander set in sink and toss with the salt.  Let squash stand for 10 minutes, then squeeze well to remove excess moisture. 
2. Toast almonds in a dry skillet.   
3. Heat oil in skillet add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant but not browned. Add zucchini and cook, toss occasionally.  Do not over cook- it should be slightly crisp.
4. Add parmesan cheese and almonds.  Salt and pepper to taste.
   

 
Makes 4 servings
 
180 calories, 13 grams of fat and 3 grams of fiber per serving