Sauteed zucchini coins
Dietitian's tip: Instead of breaded and fried, these zucchini slices are lightly sauteed and tossed with herbs. This reduced-fat version also features olive oil, which is mainly monounsaturated fat.
SERVES 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced yellow zucchini
2 cups thinly sliced green zucchini
1 teaspoon dill weed
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini slices and saute until their colors intensify, about 5 minutes. Add the dill, cilantro and scallions and stir until evenly mixed.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Serving size: 1 cup
Calories 51 Cholesterol 0 mg
Protein 2 g Sodium 13 mg
Carbohydrate 5 g Fiber 1 g
Total fat 4 g Potassium 328 mg
Saturated fat trace Calcium 24 mg
Monounsaturated fat 2 g
MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
Vegetables 1
Fats 1/2
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DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Nonstarchy vegetables 1
Fats 1/2
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Vegetables 1
Fats and oils 1/2
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