Spicy Southwestern Vegetable Sauté

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Spicy Southwestern Vegetable Sauté

YIELD Makes 6 servings
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The staples of Southwestern cuisine are featured in this mélange of spices and savor. Adding more jalapeño peppers will certainly indulge those with a "fiery" palate.

INGREDIENTS

1 bag (16 ounces) frozen green beans
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper,* seeded, and chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

PREPARATION:

  1. Heat large skillet over medium heat; add green beans, water and oil. Cover; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add bell pepper, squash, jalapeño pepper, if desired, cumin, garlic powder and chili powder. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in green onions, cilantro, if desired, and brown sugar.
This recipe appears in: Southwestern
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Sodium 110 mg
Protein 2 g
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 11 g
Cholesterol <1 mg
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 3 g
Calories from Fat 30 %
Calories 67
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
Fat 1/2
Vegetable 2