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Summer Squash Stir Fry

Summer Squash Stir Fry

33 Ratings
33 Ratings
Recipe Image
Summer Squash Stir Fry in a bowl
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups summer squash (washed and sliced)
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly 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 skillet (the larger the better), 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 63
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 25 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 291 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 63
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 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 25 mg
Potassium 291 mg
Sodium 24 mg
Copper 54 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 16 mg
Phosphorus 41 mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 273 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 14 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 28 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 8 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups

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