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Barbecued Summer Squash | Organic Recipes

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

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Serve this dish over rice or pasta for a summer treat that keeps the heat out of the kitchen.

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BBQ Summer Squash

Preparation Time: 10 minutes.

Cooking Time: 5 minutes.

Servings: 6 cups. Each serving: 3/4 cup.

Ingredients:

1 organic zucchini, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
1 organic yellow summer squash, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
1 medium organic eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds

Marinade:
1 Tbsp organic safflower oil
3 Tbsp organic balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Nutritional Information 72 calories per serving
Fat: 3.6
SatFat: 0.5
Trans Fat: 0
Cholesterol: 0
Carbs: 9.3
Sugars: 6.6
Sodium: 6
Protein: 1.4
Fiber: 2.2
Vitamin A: 294.5
Vitamin C: 8.3
Iron: 0.6
Calcium: 25

Directions:

Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl and blend well. Add the vegetables to the marinade and mix together. Place on the barbecue turning regularly until golden brown on each side. Brush with extra marinade as necessary. When cooked, remove the squash slices from the barbecue and toss with any remaining dressing. Sprinkle with the chopped green onion and serve immediately.

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