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Sesame Steamed Zucchini Recipe

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Here’s a super-simple way to dress up zucchini from Wanda Penton of Franklinton, Louisiana. The Oriental flavor and sesame seed crunch make this side dish a treat to eat! Tip Idea: Yellow summer squash could be substituted for some of the zucchini.

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2 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

2 small zucchini
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash salt and pepper

Directions

Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Transfer zucchini to a serving bowl; drizzle with sesame mixture and toss to coat. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 70 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 178 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Sesame Steamed Zucchini published in Cooking for 2 Fall 2006, p59

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