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Thursday, April 2, 2009

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Pan Steamed Zucchini and Yellow Squash Noodles - 5g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 3g Sugar

Pan Steamed Zucchini and Yellow Squash Noodles - 5g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 3g Sugar

From: The Professional Chef's Techniques of Healthy Cooking
Yield: 2 pounds
Serves: 10
Serving Size: 3 ounces

1 1/2 lb zucchini
1 1/2 lb yellow squash
1 tsp butter
1/2 Tbsp minced shallots
1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 fl oz Vegetable Stock
1 Tbsp minced herbs (use a variety of herbs, such as
basil, tarragon, chives, cilantro, thyme, and oregano.)
1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp crushed black peppercorns

Using a mandoline, cut the zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise
into 1/4-inch-thick noodles. Discard the center of the squashes.

Heat the butter in a large saute pan. Add the shallots and
garlic. Sweat until the shallots are translucent.

Add the squash noodles and stock. Cover the pan and
pan steam the squash until tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain any excess liquid.

Season with the herbs, lemon juice, and black pepper.

Yield: 2 pounds
Serves: 10
Serving Size: 3 ounces
Nutrition per Serving:
30 Calories, .5g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 0mg Sodium,
5g Carbs, 2g Dietary Fiber, 3g Sugars, 1g Protein

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable