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Corn and Squash Sauté

Photo of corn and squash saute in a frying pan

Photo of corn and squash saute in a frying pan

Ready In: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

Gluten-free

Low Added Sugar

Vegetarian

To make this flavorful side dish a whole meal, just add a can of drained and rinsed black beans.

What you'll need

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Cutting board

Sharp knife

Medium nonstick skillet

Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

Serves 4

¹/₂ tablespoon Vegetable Oil

1 cup Onion chopped

1 cup Corn

1 cup Zucchini chopped

1 teaspoon Oregano dried

¹/₄ teaspoon Salt

2 cloves Garlic chopped

1 Poblano Pepper seeded, chopped

¹/₄ cup Queso Fresco Cheese crumbled

Directions

1.

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In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

2.

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Add onion and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

3.

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Add vegetables and seasonings to skillet and cook for 8 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

4.

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Sprinkle with cheese and serve hot (Photo Credit: Paula Ramirez)

Chef's Tips

Spoon into corn or whole wheat tortillas for a great meatless taco or burrito filling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0.75 cup

Serving Per Container 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3 g		4%
	Saturated Fat 1 g	5%
Sodium 170 mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 16 g		6%
	Dietary Fiber 3 g	11%
Protein 3 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Authors: Nutrition Education And Obesity Prevention Branch Neopb

Source: Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch (California Department of Public Health)
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