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Italian Style Vegetables

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Makes: 8 Servings

Enjoy this fresh and flavorful dish during the summer when the zucchini, green beans, fresh tomatoes, and corn are all at their peak flavor and freshness. This side dish is quick and easy to prepare and delicious to enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini (small, cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 2 cups green beans (snapped into pieces)
  • 1/2 head of cabbage (small, sliced thin or shredded)
  • 2 cups corn kernels (or combination of favorite vegetables)
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • garlic (1 clove, minced, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dry)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash and trim vegetables. Slice zucchini into 1/2 inch pieces; snap beans into pieces; thinly slice or shred cabbage.
  3. Heat oil in frying pan; cook onion over medium heat until soft.
  4. Add vegetables and oregano.
  5. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add chopped tomatoes at the last minute of cooking. Stir occasionally.
  6. Serve immediately.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

If using fresh green beans, cook for 2 minutes before adding onion.

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Source:

Pictorial Recipes
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 108
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 23 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 49 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 441 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 108
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 49 mg
Potassium 441 mg
Sodium 23 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 40 mg
Phosphorus 88 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 23 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 35 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 57 mcg
Folate 56 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 25 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups

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