Cream Cheesy Cubed Zucchini with Lemon and Oregano

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Try this recipe as a tasty spring/summer side dish, or as an impressive base for grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups cubed zucchini
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cream cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

Directions

1 Heat olive oil in skillet over high heat; stir in zucchini, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 2 minutes.
2 Stir in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
3 Stir cream cheese into zucchini mixture; cook until cream cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in oregano.