| Sometimes we get into a green bean and salad | | | | mushy. Stir in the oregano as you take the |
| rut, unable to imagine 5 vegetables a day. Studies | | | | squash off the heat. As a variation, my family |
| show that fruits and vegetables are an important | | | | also likes this with an onion added to the squash |
| part of our diet, with anti-aging properties as well | | | | and some parmesan cheese thrown in with the |
| as fighting cancer and heart disease. It is actually | | | | oregano, but that's another meal. |
| easy to find quick and easy vegetable recipes | | | | Squash Medley |
| that are tasty and appealing with a little advance | | | | 2 Tablespoons olive oil |
| planning. | | | | 1 pound zucchini, cut into ½ by 2 inch sticks |
| Though called summer squash, fresh yellow | | | | 1 pound yellow squash, cut into ½ by 2 inch |
| squash and zucchini are actually available year | | | | stickssalt and freshly ground pepper |
| round. They are fat free, rich in Vitamin C and | | | | 1 garlic clove, minced |
| very low in calories. In the fight to get more fruits | | | | 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh oregano |
| and vegetables on the table, this quick and healthy | | | | 1. Heat the oil in the skillet. Add the zucchini, |
| dinner vegetable recipe is a clear winner. | | | | summer squash and salt and pepper to taste. |
| This Squash Medley is a mixture of zucchini and | | | | 2. Cook over medium high heat, stirring until |
| yellow summer squash. You can use either one | | | | brown and almost tender, about 5 minutes. |
| alone if you must, but mixing them contributes to | | | | 3. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the |
| the flavors and visual appeal. You want to cook | | | | oregano. |
| the squash only until barely fork tender, not | | | | 4. Serve. |