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Summer Squash Stir Fry

Summer Squash Stir Fry in a bowl
Makes: 4 Servings

Jazz up this summer dish by adding cumin, garlic powder, or fresh basil.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups summer squash, washed and sliced
  • seasonings, to taste, optional (suggested seasonings: garlic powder, pepper, cumin, thyme, basil, or oregano)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion and stir fry until onion is clear and begins to brown.
  4. Add carrots and stir until carrots are tender and crisp. Add squash and cook for about 2 minutes. Lower heat.
  5. Add seasonings of choice. Cook for 2 more minutes. Serve as a side dish.

Notes

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Source:

Connecticut Food Policy Council

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 68
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 24 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 28 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 278 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 68
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 28 mg
Potassium 278 mg
Sodium 24 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Phosphorus 40 mg
Selenium 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 233 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Folate 21 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 9 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups