Summer Italian Vegetables
Makes:
6 Servings
Fresh tomatoes, summer squash, green peppers, and onions give this cheesy side dish a boost to any summer meal. Use any vegetables that you have on hand or find at the Farmers Market.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium yellow squash (or zucchini), diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 can (8 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine onion, squash, tomato, and green pepper in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle with oregano.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the vegetables.
- Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Top with cheese and bake another 4 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
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