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Zucchini And Tomatoes

Zucchini And Tomatoes

261 Ratings
261 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Spend less time cooking and more time enjoying your summer with this fast and delicious summer veggie side dish. Pairs well with grilled meat, fish, or tofu.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
  • 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (chopped)
  • 1 pound zucchini (chopped)
  • 2 tomatoes (peeled and diced, or a 16 ounce can of diced tomatoes, drained)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and garlic.
  4. Cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Add zucchini, tomatoes and seasonings.
  6. Cover pan, reduce heat, cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Notes

Learn more about:
- Onions
- Garlic
Zucchini
-Tomatoes

Source:

University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 89
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Sodium 158 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 29 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 446 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 89
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 15 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 29 mg
Potassium 446 mg
Sodium 158 mg
Copper 101 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 27 mg
Phosphorus 61 mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 85 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 29 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 37 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 16 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups

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I add a handful of chopped cabbage or about 3/4 cups. <br/>I use olive oil instead of butter, <br/>And I used mrs dash in lue of salt. <br/>The original is great however they way I change it makes it dairy free and very low sodium.
07/16/14
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