Squash & Carrot Saute

Name: Squash & Carrot Saute
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, sliced; 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 yellow summer squash, sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

This bright and cheerful dish offers a delightful new way to prepare summer squash and carrots. —Sarah Gamboa, Holland, Michigan

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, sliced
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 yellow summer squash, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, saute carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 72 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Sauted Veggies in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011