Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 summer squash (medium
thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon water
salt and pepper (optional
to taste)
1 tablespoon sweet basil
fresh
6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese (grated)
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Using a large, oven-proof frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high.
Arrange squash in pan, add water, and season lightly with salt, pepper, and basil.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until tender crisp.
Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with remaining oil. Place under a preheated broiler and broil until cheese melts and browns slightly.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 98 |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Sodium | 104 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 97 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 137 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Summer Squash, Italian Style. Recipe source: Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes Connecticut Food Policy Council. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.