Smothered Yellow Squash with Basil Recipe

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Smothered Yellow Squash with Basil
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb medium yellow squash , halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Directions:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add half of squash and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and sauté remaining squash in same manner. Return squash in bowl to skillet. Add garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in basil.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 108.86 Kcal (456 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.03g 11%
Sodium 180.28mg 8%
Potassium 360.09mg 8%
Total Carbs 10.79g 4%
Sugars 6.82g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 1.84g 4%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 24.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 51.81 Kcal (217 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.35g 11%
Sodium 85.79mg 8%
Potassium 171.36mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.14g 4%
Sugars 3.24g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 0.88g 4%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 15%
Calcium 11.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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