Italian Inspired Summer Squash
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice), divided
- 1 medium summer squash, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon water
- salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese, grated
Instructions
- 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, if using, 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
| Calories | 98 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Sodium | 104 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Adapted from Summer Squash, Italian Style Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes Connecticut Food Policy Council