Zucchini Pomodoro

Spicy Savory Zucchini. From Healing Heart Foundation.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped red onion
• 1⁄2 cup  diced red bell pepper
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  stalk celery, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1  teaspoon gingerroot, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 3  cups zucchini, cubed (Italian squash or courgette)
• 3  cups tomato sauce
• 1  cup  frozen peas or 1  cup fresh peas
• 3  pinches cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Directions

1. Saute onions, red pepper, garlic, and celery in a few T of water, veggie broth or balsamic vinegar for a few minutes, until tender.
2. Add tumeric, ginger, cumin and zucchini. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
3. Add tomato sauce, peas and cayenne pepper and cook until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Can be a main dish on its own or serve over pasta or rice.