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Squash Squares

Squash Squares

4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Recipe Image
Squash Squares in a pan
Makes: 8 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This side dish is great for a big holiday meal or potluck. Try it with different veggies for a fun twist.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs (beaten lightly)
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 3 cups thinly sliced squash (use zucchini or yellow squash)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup biscuit mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley)
  • 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated carrots

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and pour into a greased 13x9 baking dish.
  3. Bake 25 minutes, or until bubbly and brown, in a 350 °F oven.
  4. Serve in squares while warm.

Notes

  • To freeze: Cool, and cut into squares. Freeze squares on a cookie sheet. when they are frozen, put into freezer bags. When ready to use, take out of the freezer bag, place in microwaveable covered container. Reheat in microwave at medium setting.
  • Try 8 egg whites in place of whole egg for less cholesterol and fat.
  • Add other thinly chopped fresh veggies into the mix -- green or red sweet peppers, spinach, broccoli.
  • Try using the Better Baking Mix recipe instead of biscuit mix.


Learn more about:

Source:

Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes
Connecticut Food Policy Council

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 191
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 87 mg
Sodium 265 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 87 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 234 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 191
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.5 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 13 mg
Cholesterol 87 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 87 mg
Potassium 234 mg
Sodium 265 mg
Copper 74 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 18 mg
Phosphorus 179 mg
Selenium 9 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 167 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 13 mcg
Folate 54 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 73 mg

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

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces

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