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Summer Squash, Italian Style

Summer Squash, Italian Style

25 Ratings
25 Ratings
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Summer Squash, Italian Style in a bowl
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Fresh sweet basil and cheese give summer squash a burst of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 summer squash (medium, thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon sweet basil, fresh
  • 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese (grated)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Using a large, oven-proof frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high.
  3. Arrange squash in pan, add water, and season lightly with salt, pepper, and basil.
  4. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until tender crisp.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with remaining oil. Place under a preheated broiler and broil until cheese melts and browns slightly.

Tip: Add cut up fresh tomatoes, green peppers, green beans, eggplant, onions, or other vegetables in season.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes
Connecticut Food Policy Council

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (108g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 98
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 104 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 97 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 137 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 98
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 5 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 97 mg
Potassium 137 mg
Sodium 104 mg
Copper 30 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 12 mg
Phosphorus 71 mg
Selenium 2 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 22 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 12 mcg
Folate 15 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 5 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Dairy 1/4 cups

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