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