Summertime Zucchini Saute - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. (1 medium) chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
3 c. (4 medium) unpeeled, shredded zucchini
1 c. (1 medium) cubed 1/2-inch tomato
2 Tbsp. sliced ripe olives
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in onion, salt, basil leaves and garlic powder.
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until onion is crisply-tender (4 to 5 minutes).
Stir in zucchini.
Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until heated through (2 to 3 minutes).
Sprinkle tomatoes, olives and cheese over zucchini.
Cover.
Cook 2 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Yield: 5 (1/2 cup) servings.