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Zucchini with Edamame and Tomatoes
Best Life Diet approved recipe!
Jazz up the familiar rotisserie or roast chicken with this new veggie combination featuring edamame. From
eat
better
america
.
Prep Time:
10 min
Start to Finish:
15 min
makes:
4 servings (1/2 cup each)
1
small zucchini, cut lengthwise into fourths, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1
cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic shelled edamame (from 10-oz bag), thawed
1
medium tomato, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
2
teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4
teaspoon garlic salt
1/8
teaspoon pepper
1
tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
1.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/4 cup water to boiling over medium heat. Add zucchini and edamame; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain well; return to saucepan.
2.
Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Cook and stir about 1 minute or until heated.
3.
Place zucchini mixture in serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):
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Nutritional Information
1 Serving:
Calories
60
(
Calories from Fat
20
);
Total Fat
2 1/2
g (
Saturated Fat
1/2
g,
Trans Fat
0
g);
Cholesterol
0
mg;
Sodium
95
mg;
Total Carbohydrate
5
g (
Dietary Fiber
2
g,
Sugars
2
g);
Protein
5
g
Percent Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6
%;
Vitamin C
10
%;
Calcium
6
%;
Iron
4
%
Exchanges:
0
Other Carbohydrate
;
1
Vegetable
;
1/2
Fat
Carbohydrate Choices:
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings
1/2 c Vegetables
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1 Review
Good, but less basil
This dish was a great side for a summertime meal. I would just do a bit less basil as it was strongly flavored.
Posted at 9:40 AM on July 28 2008 by Jennifer , Riverside RI
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