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Pattypan Saute

The freshness of tomato and sweet red pepper pairs well with sauteed squash for a great sidekick. A bit of shredded Parmesan cheese makes it savory and special.

—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN

START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

2 cups halved pattypan squash

1 medium onion, halved and sliced

2 teaspoons canola oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 small sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 medium tomato, chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute squash and onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add red pepper and mushrooms; saute for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

2. Stir in the tomato, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

PER SERVING 73 cal., 3 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 2 mg chol., 343 mg sodium, 9 g carb., 2 g fiber, 3 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.