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: about 1 cup
- Total carbohydrate 5 g
- Dietary fiber 1 g
- Sodium 12 mg
- Saturated fat trace
- Total fat 4 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Protein 2 g
- Monounsaturated fat 2.5 g
- Calories 65
References: The Mayo Clinic: Living Healthy, Heart Healthy Recipes
