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Summer Squash Medley

Image of Summer Squash Medley recipe in a skillet
Makes: 6 Servings

Garlic powder and onion give summer veggies a nice flavor. Combined with canned tomatoes, this dish can be eaten as a side dish or serve over whole grain pasta or brown rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 1/2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 1/2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced Italian tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In large skillet, heat oil.
  3. To heated oil, add yellow squash, zucchini, and onion. Cook on medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Season with garlic powder to taste. Add salt and pepper (optional), if desired.
  6. Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Source:

University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 serving, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 66
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Sodium 108 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 61 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 401 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 66
Total Fat 3 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 1 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 61 mg
Potassium 401 mg
Sodium 108 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 28 mg
Phosphorus 63 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 26 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 25 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 27 mcg
Thiamin 0.5 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 14 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
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