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Recipe: Sauteed zucchini coins

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  • Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving
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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.

By Mayo Clinic staff
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: about 1 cup
Calories65 Sodium12 mg
Total fat4 g Total carbohydrate5 g
Saturated fattrace Dietary fiber1 g
Monounsaturated fat2.5 g Protein2 g
Cholesterol0 mg   
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NU00435 Dec. 10, 2010

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