Italian Inspired Summer Squash
Fresh sweet basil and cheese give summer squash a burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/2 cup, 1/4 recipe
103
Calories
3g
Protein
2g
Carbs
9g
Fat
1g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
108mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 6 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice), divided
2 tablespoons
summer squash, thinly sliced
1 medium
water
1 tablespoon
salt and pepper
optional, to taste
fresh basil
1 tablespoon
Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese, grated
6 tablespoons
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Using a large, oven-proof frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high.
- 3
Arrange squash in pan, add water, and season lightly with salt, pepper, if using, and basil.
- 4
Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until tender crisp.
- 5
Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with remaining oil. Place under a preheated broiler and broil until cheese melts and browns slightly.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Adapted from Summer Squash, Italian Style Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes Connecticut Food Policy Council
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