Carrot and Squash Stir-Fry
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This quick side-dish recipe of carrots, zucchini, and leeks are stir-fried until crisp tender and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.


Carrot and Squash Stir-Fry

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Servings: 2 servings
Total Time: 20 mins
Related Categories: Chinese Stir Fry, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Sodium, Vegetables, Vegetarian
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  tablespoon
    margarine or cooking oil
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    dried basil, oregano, or Italian seasoning, crushed
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  • 1  medium
    carrot, cut into julienne strips (1/2 cup)
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  • 1  small
    zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, cut into julienne strips (1 cup)
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  • 2  medium
    leeks, thinly sliced (2/3 cup), or 2 green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
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  • 3  tablespoons
    grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
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Directions
1.
Place margarine or cooking oil in a wok or large skillet. Preheat over medium-high heat. Stir-fry garlic and basil, oregano, or Italian seasoning in hot margarine or cooking oil for 15 seconds. Add carrot. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add zucchini and/or yellow squash. Stir-fry for 2-1/2 minutes. Add leeks or green onions and stir-fry about 1-1/2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
2.
Sprinkle with Parmesan or Romano cheese; toss gently. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings.

Menu Idea
Serve these crisp garden vegetables alongside pork chops and garnish with some fresh basil.
Nutrition information
Calories 127, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 225 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 17%, Calcium 14%, Iron 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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