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Zucchini with Lime and Cotija Cheese
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Zucchini with Lime and Cotija Cheese

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam / For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Grill Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini cut into spears
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of one lime
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • Zest of one lime
  • Cotija cheese grated

Instructions

  • Cut the zucchini into spears, place in a shallow bowl, and drizzle them with lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.  Toss to coat evenly.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray.  
  • Place the zucchini into the grill pan and cook on each side for 1-2 minutes or until it has nice grill marks and the zucchini is tender.  
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  • Place the zucchini on a serving plate then sprinkle the top with lime zest and grated cotija cheese.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy