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Veggie Zone - English Recipes - Summer Squash
| JSY Skillet Summer Squash |
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| Ingredients |
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2 teaspoons, vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 green or yellow summer squash, sliced thick
1 cup corn
1¾ cups chopped tomatoes
Black pepper to taste (optional)
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| Directions |
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic, summer squash and corn. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and black pepper.
- Cover pan and simmer for 5 minutes or until squash is tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Refrigerate leftovers.
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| Makes 8 servings. |
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| Nutrition Facts |
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Serving size: 1/8 of recipe (136g)
Servings 1 |
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| Calories: 110 | from Fat: 20 |
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Total Fat 2.5g
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4% |
| Saturated Fat: 0g |
1% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg |
0% |
| Sodium: 10mg |
1% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 20g |
7% |
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars 3g |
11% |
| Protein: 3g |
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| Vitamin A 8%* |
Vitamin C 40%* |
| Calcium 2% * |
Iron 6%* |
| * Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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Calories:
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2,000 |
2,500 |
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| Total Fat - Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Saturated Fat - Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol - Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium - Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
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Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
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| Key Points |
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For the best buy, choose summer squash (yellow or green) that is firm and without soft spots.
To prepare summer squash, scrub and rinse skins. Cut off ends before using.
To store fresh, refrigerate in an open plastic bag for up to 3 days.
Summer squash contains potassium, which is good for a healthy heart.
Easy Additions
Grate summer squash into an omelet.
Slice and eat fresh in salads or as part of a cold vegetable platter.
Steam chopped summer squash in a small amount of water for 5 minutes. Season with pepper.
Remember to rinse all fruits and vegetables before using.
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| JSY Summer Squash and Rice |
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| Ingredients |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
3 green or yellow summer squash, chopped
2 cups hot, cooked rice
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese |
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| Directions |
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onions. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
- Add summer squash. Cook until slightly soft, stirring often.
- Stir mixture into the hot cooked rice. Enjoy!
- Refrigerate leftovers.
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| Makes 6 servings |
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| Nutrition Facts |
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Serving size: 1/6 of recipe (184g)
Servings: 1 |
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| Calories: 300| from Fat: 50 |
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Total Fat 5g
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8% |
| Saturated Fat: 0.5g |
3% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg |
0% |
| Sodium: 20mg |
1% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 56g |
19% |
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Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars 3g
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10% |
| Protein: 6g |
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| Vitamin A 4%* |
Vitamin C 30%* |
| Calcium 6% * |
Iron 15%* |
| * Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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Calories:
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2,000 |
2,500 |
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| Total Fat - Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Saturated Fat - Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol - Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium - Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
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Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
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