SUMMER SQUASH & PEPPER SAUTE

Summer Squash & Pepper Saute image

Summer squash and orange pepper give this herby side dish fantastic color. Remember this recipe-it complements almost any main dish. -Shirley Warren, Thiensville, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium sweet orange pepper, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons butter
3 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Saute squash and orange pepper in butter in a large skillet until crisp-tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until sugar is dissolved and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges