Summer Squash Stir-Fry Recipe

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"With an abundance of squash, green peppers, tomatoes and onion from our garden, this fresh-tasting recipe is both easy and economical to prepare," writes Doris Stein from Ojai, California. For a more substantial side dish, add cubed cooked ham and sprinkle with cheese.

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Summer Squash Stir-Fry Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut int 1/4-inch slices
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham, optional
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

In a skillet, saute the zucchini, green pepper and onion in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the tomato and ham if desired; heat through. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. remove from the heat. Top with cheese if desired; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 97 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 68 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Summer Squash Stir-Fry in Taste of Home August/September 2002, p10