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Cooking at Home - Summer Squash Stir Fry
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 |