Italian Summer Squash


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 77.8
  • Total Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.7 mg
  • Sodium: 128.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 4.7 g

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Introduction

A recipe high in vitamins A and C--a great way to get those servings of veggies! A recipe high in vitamins A and C--a great way to get those servings of veggies!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 tomatoes
    1 zucchini
    1/2 medium-sized onion
    20 sprays of imitation spray butter
    1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
    1 summer squash
    Spices to taste: poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning & parsley (approx. 2 tbsp of each)

Directions

Slice tomatoes, zucchini, and squash into 1/4" slices.
Chop onions {add to taste more or less or not at all}.
In a large skillet add 1/4 cup of water and 10 spritzes of the imitation butter spray.
Add onions and cook until they are clear.
Add squash and zucchini in layers.
Then place tomatoes on top in layers.
Between each layer sprinkle with poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning and parsley and spray with butter.
Add more water as needed, cover and simmer for 10 - 20 minutes.
Remove all ingredients from pan once they are all tender. Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese for a low fat summer treat.
You can also add cheddar cheese for a higher calorie version. This recipe is good served warm with chicken or chilled as a summer lunch treat.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAMAROLYN81.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    O.K.
    This was ok for a change of pace but not the WOW flavor that I get in a restaurant that I am trying to find. - 1/24/09


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    Very Good
    wonderful!!!!! - 3/19/07