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Italian Style Vegetables

Italian Style Vegetables

5 Ratings
5 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 8 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Enjoy this fresh and flavorful dish during the summer when the zucchini, green beans, fresh tomatoes, and corn are all at their peak flavor and freshness. This side dish is quick and easy to prepare and delicious to enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini (small, cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1/2 pound green beans (snapped into pieces)
  • 1/2 cabbage (small, sliced thin or shredded)
  • 2 cups corn kernels (or combination of favorite vegetables)
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • garlic (1 clove, minced, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dry)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash and trim vegetables. Slice zucchini into 1/2 inch pieces; snap beans into pieces; thinly slice or shred cabbage.
  3. Heat oil in frying pan; cook onion over medium heat until soft.
  4. Add vegetables and oregano.
  5. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add chopped tomatoes at the last minute of cooking. Stir occasionally.
  6. Serve immediately.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

If using fresh green beans, cook for 2 minutes before adding onion.

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Pictorial Recipes
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 103
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 17 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 41 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 402 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 103
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 41 mg
Potassium 402 mg
Sodium 17 mg
Copper 81 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 32 mg
Phosphorus 77 mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 25 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 37 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 51 mcg
Folate 54 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 26 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/2 cups

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