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Veggie Zone - English Recipes - Summer Squash
JSY Skillet Summer Squash
 
Ingredients

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)

  
Directions
  1. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic, summer squash and corn.  Cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes and black pepper.
  4. Cover pan and simmer for 5 minutes or until squash is tender.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!
  6. Refrigerate leftovers.
  
Makes 8 servings.
  
 
Nutrition Facts
 
Serving size: 1/8 of recipe (136g)
Servings 1

 Calories: 110 | from Fat: 20

Total Fat 2.5g

4%
Saturated Fat: 0g 1%
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 10mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate: 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars 3g
11%
Protein: 3g  

Vitamin A 8%* Vitamin C 40%*
Calcium 2% * Iron 6%*
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories:
2,000 2,500

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

Calories per gram:  
Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
 
 
Key Points
   

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.

   

JSY  Summer Squash and Rice 
 
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
  
Directions
  1. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. 
  2. Add garlic and onions. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
  3. Add summer squash. Cook until slightly soft, stirring often. 
  4. Stir mixture into the hot cooked rice.  Enjoy!
  5. Refrigerate leftovers.
  
Makes 6 servings
  
 
Nutrition Facts
 
Serving size: 1/6 of recipe (184g)
Servings: 1

Calories: 300| from Fat: 50

Total Fat 5g

8%
Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate: 56g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars 3g

10%
Protein: 6g  

Vitamin A 4%* Vitamin C 30%*
Calcium 6% * Iron 15%*
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories:
2,000 2,500

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

Calories per gram:  
Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
 
 
 
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