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Servings: 1
4 g protein
8 g carbs
4 g fat
77 kcal
Zucchini belongs to that class of vegetables that is low in calories but high in nutrients. Its high fiber content means it helps in preventing against colon cancer and reduces constipation. Zucchini is also special in that it has high antioxidant properties that help in negating the effects of free radicals. The moderate potassium content in zucchini promotes heart health and maintains blood pressure levels. Other important nutrients that can be found in zucchini are – zinc, phosphorous, manganese, iron, pyridoxine, thiamine and riboflavin. Parmesan cheese has been included in this recipe has it contain large amounts of protein and calcium. The vitamin A present in parmesan cheese is also needed strengthening body tissues.
Ingredients for Prepare servings servings with these ingredients
- 1 x dash Salt, tableozPer serving 0 g protein 0g carbs 0 g fat
- 5 x medium Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, rawozPer serving 3 g protein 8g carbs 1 g fat
- 1 x spray , about 1/3 second Oil, PAM cooking spray, originalozPer serving 0 g protein 0g carbs 0 g fat
- 0.2 x cup Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fatozPer serving 1 g protein 0g carbs 1 g fat
- 1 x slice Plain ButterozPer serving 0 g protein 0g carbs 2 g fat
Per serving
kcal
g protein
g carbs
g fat
Instructions
- Add salt to water and bring it to boil.
- Wash zucchini and cut it into strips of 3” long and 2” thick.
- Now add zucchini strips into water and cook for 4 minutes or until they become tender.
- Once the zucchini strips are tender, drain them using colander.
- Spray a boiling pan with nonstick cooking spray and arrange the zucchini strips in it evenly.
- Brush zucchini strips with melted butter and sprinkle parmesan cheese over it so that the strips are almost covered with it.
- Now bake the zucchini strips until they are brown and cheese has melted.
- Serve hot.
Nutritional Facts
per 1 serving size (unscaled)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 4 g
5.71%
Saturated Fat 1.04 g
4.33%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.44 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
2.4%
Sodium 154 mg
6.7%
Potassium 647 mg
Total Carbohydrate 8 g
2.58%
Dietary Fiber 2.45 g
7.66%
Sugars 6.13 g
6.81%
Protein 4 g
Vitamin A 3.89%
Vitamin C 55%
Calcium 10.9%
Iron 0%
* Nutritional Values are estimated and may vary
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