Cream Cheesy Cubed Zucchini with Lemon and Oregano
Description
Try this recipe as a tasty spring/summer side dish, or as an impressive base for grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cups cubed zucchini
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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cayenne pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons cream cheese
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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.