Steamed Squash Medley with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Name: Steamed Squash Medley with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 6 dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes; 2 cups boiling water; 6 small zucchini, sliced; 6 small yellow squash, sliced; 1 sweet onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; salt to taste

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I invented this recipe on vacation when the produce stands were overflowing with young, tender zucchini and yellow squash. The secret is the sun-dried tomatoes. Enjoy!

Submitted by Kate Holmgreen

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

6 dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
2 cups boiling water
6 small zucchini, sliced
6 small yellow squash, sliced
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
salt to taste

Directions

Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl with the boiling water, and allow to sit 10 minutes. Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon, and coarsely chop. Reserve the water.
Transfer the reserved sun-dried tomato water to a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Place the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and onion in a steamer basket, and set over the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Discard water.
Transfer the steamed vegetables to a bowl, and mix with butter, sugar, pepper, and salt to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

103	Calories
5g	Fat
15g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 103
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 85mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 4g	7%
Vitamin C 38mg	42%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 793mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Steamed Squash Medley with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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