Simple Veggie Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 medium-small zucchini squash
• 12 cubes (3/4-inches each) reduced-fat white cheddar, provolone, or Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)
• 12 small whole fresh mushrooms
• 12 pitted jumbo black olives
• 12 cherry or grape tomatoes
• 12 wooden skewers (6-inches each)
• 1/2 cup light ranch salad dressing (optional)

Directions

1. Trim the ends off the zucchini, quarter it lengthwise, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.
2. Thread 1 of the zucchini pieces, 1 cube of cheese, 1 mushroom, 1 olive, 1 tomato, and another zucchini piece onto each skewer.
3. Serve immediately (accompanied by the dressing if desired) or cover and chill for several hours before serving.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 appetizers

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan