Zucchini Parmesan Side Dish

I haven’t posted in a while because I haven’t made anything super interesting due to preparing for and then going camping. Now that we have come back from an amazing vacation in Yosemite it’s time to start getting serious again and getting back on track with eating healthy.

Tonight I was still in vacation mode (didn’t even cook anything last night!) so I decided to keep it simple and tried this side dish with some chicken I rubbed a southwestern seasoning on I had left over from another dish I tried a while back. This meal was so easy but was very tasty and satisfying. 

I added some spices to my dish that weren’t in the original recipe to add some additional flavor to the dish. I added 1 teaspoon of minced onions and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Also this recipe makes a ton so if you have a big family cut it in half there is more than enough and since I originally bought enough for the full recipe I’ll be making it again next week 🙂 Enjoy!

’til next time,

Crys

 

6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil. Add zucchini; cook and stir
  • for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, seasoned salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered,
  • for 9-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and mixture is heated
  • through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with a slotted spoon.
  • Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 81 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 581 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

 Read More: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Zucchini-Parmesan/Print

Weight Watchers Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

I’m currently sitting here rubbing my belly with complete satisfaction….I wasn’t looking specifically for a weight watchers recipes but I saw this on pinterest and just the title peaked my interest. I’m SO glad I decided to try this recipe because it was for sure satisfying and healthy. I decided to pair this dish with sauteed zucchini and peas and corn. The zucchini was kind of an after thought so I just tossed it in a pan with olive oil and then salt, pepper and garlic powder. YUM

I didn’t really do anything to alter this recipe but I wasn’t as consistent as someone that would be doing weight watchers might be so pay attention! I pounded my chicken breasts because mine were bigger than 4 oz so be sure to do that if your’s are bigger too. Enjoy!

’til next time,

Crys

My pictures really does this no justice please take a look at the picture on the recipe to really get an idea, I just wanted to share what mine looked like.

Read More: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/04/cheesy-jalapeno-popper-baked-stuffed.html