
Summer Squash Squares
This side dish is great for a big holiday meal or potluck. Try it with different veggies for a fun twist.
- 8 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Summer Squash Squares
This side dish is great for a big holiday meal or potluck. Try it with different veggies for a fun twist.
- 8 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, beaten lightly
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup biscuit mix
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated carrots
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly and pour into a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and brown.
Cut into 8 squares and serve while warm.
To freeze: Cool, and cut into squares. Freeze squares on a cookie sheet. when they are frozen, put into freezer bags. When ready to use, take out of the freezer bag, place in microwaveable covered container. Reheat in microwave at medium setting.
Try 8 egg whites in place of whole egg for less cholesterol and fat.
Add other thinly chopped fresh veggies into the mix -- green or red sweet peppers, spinach, broccoli.
Try using the
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 191 |
Total Fat | 13 g |
Saturated Fat | 3 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4 g |
Linoleic Acid | 3 g |
α-Linolenic Acid | 0.5 g |
Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
Omega 3 - DHA | 13 mg |
Cholesterol | 87 mg |
Carbohydrates | 13 g |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
Total Sugars | 4 g |
Added Sugars included | 1 g |
Protein | 6 g |
Minerals | |
Calcium | 87 mg |
Potassium | 234 mg |
Sodium | 265 mg |
Copper | 74 mcg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Magnesium | 18 mg |
Phosphorus | 179 mg |
Selenium | 9 mcg |
Zinc | 1 mg |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A | 167 mcg RAE |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mg |
Vitamin C | 10 mg |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Vitamin E | 1 mg |
Vitamin K | 13 mcg |
Folate | 54 mcg DFE |
Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
Niacin | 1 mg |
Choline | 73 mg |
Source:
- Adapted from Squash Squares, Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes
- Connecticut Food Policy Council