Extreme Zucchini

Extreme Zucchini
From the Cool Fuel Cookbook for Kids

Preparation time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 4.

5 A Day servings: ½.

Ingredients:

1 cup zucchini, with skin, cut into 1” cubes
1 medium tomato, chopped into 1” chunks
¼ cup yellow bell pepper, diced
¨û cup onion, diced
½ tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small sauce pan. Cook on MEDIUM-LOW heat until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from stove top and mix in the mayonnaise. Add salt and pepper to taste (optional).

Each serving provides:  An excellent source of vitamin C.

From the Cool Fuel Cookbook for Kids

Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 19 Carbohydrates: 4g
Total Fat: 0.4g Cholesterol: 0mg
Saturated Fat: 0.1g Dietary Fiber: 1g
% of Calories from Fat: 16% Sodium: 22mg
Protein: 1g

Credit: Recipe is courtesy of Produce for Better Health Foundation and Shoney’s, Inc. This recipe meets PBH and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods.