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  Cooking at Home - Summer Squash Stir Fry
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Makes: 4 Servings
Jazz up this summer dish by adding cumin, garlic powder, or fresh basil.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups summer squash (washed and sliced)
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- seasonings, to taste (optional)
Directions
- In a skillet (the larger the better), heat oil on medium-high heat.
- Add onion and stir fry until onion is clear and begins to brown.
- Add carrots and stir until carrots are tender and crisp. Add squash and cook for about 2 minutes. Lower heat.
- Add seasonings of choice. Cook for 2 more minutes. Serve as a side dish.
Notes
Suggested seasonings (if using): garlic powder, pepper, cumin, thyme, basil, or oregano - fresh basil is wonderful with this.
Source: Connecticut Food Policy Council.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/2 cup, 1/4 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount | 
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 59 | 
| Total Fat | 4 g | 
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 
| Sodium | 24 mg | 
| Carbohydrates | 7 g | 
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 
| Total Sugars | 4 g | 
| Added Sugars included | 0 g | 
| Protein | 1 g | 
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 
| Calcium | 23 mg | 
| Iron | 0 mg | 
| Potassium | 276 mg | 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
