Microwave Zucchini

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Microwave zucchini with veggies and cheese for a super easy vegetable side dish with great flavor!

Submitted by christileah
Updated on July 21, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 zucchini, sliced

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Mix zucchini, celery, onion, and mushrooms in a microwave-safe dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap.

  2. Cook on High until vegetables are steamed and slightly tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.

  3. Pull plastic wrap away from dish, stir vegetables, sprinkle Cheddar cheese over vegetables, and replace the plastic to seal tightly. Let dish sit until the cheese melts; stir vegetables to coat evenly with melted cheese.

25 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

82 Calories
5g Fat
5g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 82
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 123mg 9%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 319mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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