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Lemon Summer Squash Lemon Basil Summer Squash Serves 6. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Serves 6. Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients Ingredients > 2 medium zucchini, washed > 2 medium zucchini, washed > 2 medium yellow squash, washed > 2 medium yellow squash, washed > 2 tablespoon olive oil > 2 tablespoon olive oil > 2 tablespoon lemon juice > 2 tablespoon lemon juice > 1/4 teaspoon > 1/4 teaspoon black pepper > 2 of , minced > 2 cloves of garlic, minced > 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped > 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped > 2 tablespoons chopped fresh > 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano > 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese > 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions Instructions 1. Using a vegetable peeler or a mandolin, peel zucchini and yellow squash into ribbons 1. Using a vegetable peeler or a mandolin, peel zucchini and yellow squash into ribbons and place the ribbons in a large bowl. and place the ribbons in a large bowl. 2. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, pepper and garlic. Mix well. 2. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, pepper and garlic. Mix well. 3. Pour the oil mixture over the vegetables and stir until combined. Add the basil and 3. Pour the oil mixture over the vegetables and stir until combined. Add the basil and oregano and toss to combine. oregano and toss to combine. 4. Top the mixture with the parmesan cheese and serve immediately. 4. Top the mixture with the parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Storing squash Storing squash > Store unwashed squash in the refrigerator crisper, where they will keep for > Store unwashed squash in the refrigerator crisper, where they will keep for approximately one week. approximately one week.

Nutrition Amount/serving % DV Amount/serving % DV Amount/serving % DV Nutrition Amount/serving % DV Amount/serving % DV Amount/serving % DV Facts Total Fat 7g 11% Sodium 152mg 6% Vitamin A 5% Facts Total Fat 7g 11% Sodium 152mg 6% Vitamin A 5% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Potassium 66mg 2% Vitamin C 9% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Potassium 66mg 2% Vitamin C 9% 6 servings 6 servings per container Monounsaturated Fat 4g Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Calcium 13% per container Monounsaturated Fat 4g Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Calcium 13% Amount per serving Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Iron 2% Amount per serving Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Iron 2% Calories Trans Fat 0g Sugars 0g Calories Trans Fat 0g Sugars 0g Cholesterol 6mg 2% Protein 4g 8% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Protein 4g 8% Notes: Notes: