ZUCCHINI WITH BASIL CREAM

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I enjoy cooking and have a big garden every year. I like to fix this colorful side dish that makes the most of fresh zucchini and carrots. -Annabelle Erhart of Missoula, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
Dash cayenne pepper
2 small carrots, julienned
4 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch julienne strips
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, garlic and cayenne to a boil; cook, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by a third. Add carrots. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain., Combine the cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese and basil; stir gently. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Clifford Palmer
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This dish was delicious! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the basil cream sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Akarsm Bhai
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I loved this dish! The zucchini was so tender and the basil cream sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


MD RAJU AHAMED
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This was a great recipe! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the basil cream sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Omid Sediqi
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious. I used fresh zucchini from my garden and the basil cream sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Akhi Uzzal
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The zucchini was so tender and the basil cream sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Nasrin Fariya
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This zucchini with basil cream dish was absolutely delicious! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the basil cream sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.