Hot Zucchini Sauce
This Hot Zucchini Sauce is an easy, refreshing, tasting sauce made with zucchini in creamy savory sauce.
Servings 2
Calories 322kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 2 fresh red chili deseeded and sliced
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 5 tablespoons light cream
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil.
- Saute garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally over low heat.
- Stir in the basil, chili, lemon juice, cream, and Parmesan and season to taste.
- Remove from heat and pair with pasta, meat, fish or chicken.
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Notes
Don't overcook zucchini.
If you prefer a dryer sauce, remove the zucchini and over low heat continue cooking until reduced or desired consistency is achieved.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1533IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg