Cheese and Vegetable Noodle Medley

Don't throw those broccoli stems away! Broccoli stems have plenty of flavor and spiralize easily along with other vegetables. With the addition of cheese this makes for the perfect side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 529 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil
• 1 Mexican squash, cut into noodle shapes
• 1 yellow squash, cut into noodle shapes
• 3 broccoli stems, cut into 3-inch noodle shapes
• 2 Fresno chile peppers, sliced into rounds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add Mexican squash, yellow squash, broccoli stems, garlic salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender but still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Mix in Cheddar cheese; cook and stir until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate; garnish with Fresno chile peppers.