Healthy Steamed Squash

Submitted by Rae C.

"A filling, but low-calorie side dish."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups yellow squash, approx one medium sliced
• 1 1⁄2 cups zucchini, approx one medium sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt, to taste
• 2 cups water

directions

1. Slice one medium yellow squash and one medium zucchini (Will be about 1 1/2 cups of each).
2. Place squash, zucchini, butter and water into a 12-inch sauce pan with lid or a large pot with lid on medium heat and allow to steam. Stir every 5-10 minutes. (NOTE: Margarine may be substituted for butter to reduce fat.).
3. Allow to steam until sliced squash and zucchini is soft. Salt to taste.
4. Other spices, like pepper, chilli powder, etc. may be added for extra flavor.

Reviews

[A Good Thing]

We really liked this dish. We couldn't get the yellow squash here in New Zealand at present so used only green zucchini. After steaming it, I used Old Bay seasoning in the butter and it made for a very yummy side dish. Made for PAC 2008.