Roasted Zucchini with Almonds and Olives

Ingredients:

3 small zucchini, sliced thin

2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons green olives, chopped roughly

1/4 cup almonds, chopped roughly

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped roughly

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Using a vegetable peeler, slice zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strips and put in a medium-sized bowl.

3. Add salt and allow zucchini to sit for five minutes.

4. Add all remaining ingredients and toss lightly.

5. Arrange in a single layer in an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

6. Serve as a side dish or atop pasta with marinara sauce.

Notes:

Yield: serves 4 Nutrition: 116 calories, 10.6 grams fat, 5 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams protein, 2 grams fiber, 34 milligrams calcium, 1237 milligrams sodium Source: Almonds Are In