SQUASH RIBBONS

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Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash and zucchini are easy to cut using a vegetable peeler or cheese slicer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small yellow summer squash
1 small zucchini
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

With a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut very thin slices down the length of each squash, making long ribbons. Place in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. boiling water. Cover and steam until tender, 2-3 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the butter, onion powder, rosemary, salt, thyme and pepper. Add squash and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges