Zucchini Mash

Zucchini Mash

Course :	Vegetables
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4 to 6 serving

This is wonderful used instead of potatoes. It adds a high fiber, low calorie vegetable to your daily diet!

Ingredients:

1	medium	green bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
2	tablespoons	extra-virgin olive oil
2	tablespoons	unsalted butter
1	clove	garlic , finely chopped
6	medium	zucchini (1-3/4 lb), halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise
1/2	cup	water
3/4	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper
1/3	cup	chopped scallion greens

Preparation:

Cook bell pepper in oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a wide 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add zucchini, water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil over moderately high heat, then cook at a brisk simmer, covered, 6 minutes. Remove lid and simmer until most of liquid is evaporated and zucchini is soft, about 6 minutes.

Coarsely mash zucchini with a potato masher and add scallion greens and remaining tablespoon butter, stirring, until butter is incorporated.