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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 sweet yellow onion (such as Vidalia), thinly sliced
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4 patty pan squash, sliced to 1/2-inch-thick pieces
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3 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
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1 dash lemon pepper
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1 ½ cups packed fresh spinach (Optional)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1/2 lemon, juiced
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1 ½ teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until foaming, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and sauté until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes.
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Add squash and garlic; season with lemon pepper. Sauté mixture until squash is easily pierced with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes.
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Mix spinach, parsley, and basil into squash mixture; sauté until spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
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Squeeze lemon juice over mixture and sprinkle in Parmesan cheese; stir well. Season mixture with salt and black pepper.
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Cook’s Note
I have made this recipe using yellow squash and zucchini, and it was quite delicious.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
79 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
4g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 79 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 7g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
Sodium 141mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate 4g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 2g | 3% |
Vitamin C 16mg | 17% |
Calcium 41mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 177mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.