Zucchini in a Pot

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Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini, green
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, grated
  • 10 button mushrooms, sliced
  • 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. I dont like watery zucchine so grate the zucchini and place in a colander.
  2. Sprinkle with the salt, mix it around.
  3. Place colander over a bowl and let sit at least 15 minutes.
  4. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, cook oil, onions and mushrooms about 10 minutes until onions are translucent and mushrooms have cooked down.
  5. Stir in tomatoes, garlic and cumin.
  6. Cover, cook 5 minutes.
  7. While cooking, grab the zucchini by small handfuls and squeeze it to remove excess moisture.
  8. Add this to the pot, sprinkling and breaking it up as you do so.
  9. Stir this together and cook 5 more minutes.
  10. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

481 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8g 16% DV
Total Fat 38.4g 49% DV
Carbs 31.9g 12% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9977mg 100% DV
Potassium 619.3mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 41.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 13.8mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 260.3mg 20% DV
Iron 18.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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