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Sauted Squash and Zucchini
Sauted Squash and Zucchini
Put a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and add squash, zucchini, and onion. Add lemon pepper and saute on medium heat until slightly tender. Serve immediately.
Also works great if you want to add other vegetables such as green beans, asparagus, beets, etc.
About the author
I just completed my B.S. Degree at Miss State in Nutrition. I was the president of the MSU Student Dietetic Association and the Outstanding Dietetic Student for the State of Mississippi. I also led, "Cooking with Ellen" a healthy cooking segment on our local news station throughout my senior year. I am now a dietetic intern studying to be a Registered Dietetian (hopefully by around June 2008). I love cooking, learning about nutrition and healthy eating, and sharing my skills with others.
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