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Recipe: Sauteed zucchini coins

  • Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least 50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving
  • Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving

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Dietitian's tip: Instead of breaded and fried, these zucchini slices are lightly sauteed and tossed with herbs. This reduced-fat version also features olive oil, which is mainly monounsaturated fat.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced yellow zucchini
2 cups thinly sliced green zucchini
1 teaspoon dill weed
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini slices and saute until their colors intensify, about 5 minutes. Add the dill, cilantro and scallions and stir until evenly mixed.

Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories51 Cholesterol0 mg
Protein2 g Sodium13 mg
Carbohydrate5 g Fiber1 g
Total fat4 g Potassium328 mg
Saturated fattrace Calcium24 mg
Monounsaturated fat2 g   
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Dec. 1, 2008

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