Yellow Squash Ribbons with Red Onion and Parmesan

This supereasy side can also be made with zucchini or a colorful combination of zucchini and yellow squash.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

• 4  medium yellow squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1  teaspoon  olive oil
• 1  cup  thinly vertically sliced red onion
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4  cup  (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Using a vegetable peeler, shave squash into ribbons to measure 5 cups. Discard seeds and core of squash.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add squash, onion, and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until onion is tender, gently stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add salt, red pepper, and black pepper, and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

84 (36% from fat)

Fat:

3.4g (sat 1.4g,mono 1.4g,poly 0.3g)

Protein:

4.5g

Carbohydrate:

10.4g

Fiber:

3.8g

Cholesterol:

5mg

Iron:

1mg

Sodium:

266mg

Calcium:

128mg