SESAME ZUCCHINI RIBBONS

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Taken from Ladies' Home Journal. I haven't made this yet, but I plan on doing so when zucchini and squash are abundant this summer. The ribbon peeling and the colors of the zucchini and squash make this a pretty and tasty side dish.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs green zucchini
1 1/2 lbs yellow squash
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, cut zucchini and squash lengthwise to form ribbons, discarding inner seeded core of squash.
  • Heat 1 T vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Add half of zucchini and squash ribbons; cook, tossing with tongs 1 minute.
  • Transfer to a colander set over a bowl.
  • Repeat with remaining 1 T vegetable oil and the ribbons.
  • Let stand in colander 20 minutes to drain; transfer to serving bowl.
  • Toss with juice and sesame oil; salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.5, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 14.5, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 1.8

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