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Grilled Green And Yellow Squash With Basil

Type: Vegetables
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 oz 56gZucchini - trimmed, and (medium)
  Cut diagonally into 1/4" slices
1   Yellow squash - trimmed, and (medium)
  Cut diagonally into 1/4" slices
2 tablespoons 30mlOlive oil
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlFreshly-ground black pepper
3 tablespoons 45mlThinly-sliced basil leaves
1 tablespoon 15mlChopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons 10mlFresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlGrated lemon rind
1/2   Sugar substitute

Recipe Instructions

Prepare a medium grill or heat broiler. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, yellow squash, oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

Grill squash (in batches, if necessary) 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly charred and just tender. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with basil, parsley, lemon juice, lemon rind and sugar substitute.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Carbohydrates: 3 grams

Net Carbs: 2 grams

Fiber: 1 grams

Protein: 1 grams

Fat: 4.5 grams

Calories: 53

Description:

"Grilling adds a smoky flavor which enhances the delicate flavor of mild vegetables, like squash. A chiffonade of fresh basil and an accent of lemon juice are all that is needed to finish this dish."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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