Farmer's Market Squash Saute
Marie Rizzio shows us how to enjoy seasonal flavors with her cheesy saute, an easy-to-prepare recipe that “makes use of fresh squash, grape tomatoes and flavorful basil.” —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan 3 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Dash salt
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a large skillet, saute squash and zucchini in oil until
- crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove
- from the heat. Stir in the mozzarella, basil and salt. Sprinkle with
- Parmesan cheese. Yield: 3 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 76 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 127 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.