Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

Cancer Information Service

Health Topics A-Z

Health Topics by Category



    

 

The Colorful Plate
Vegetables

Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed by Cancer Center Staff
First Published: 2000

Zucchini Dish

 Submitted by: Wendee Yoder
John and Mary Pappajohn
Clinical Cancer Center

4 (small) zucchini, sliced

1 onion, sliced

1 clove garlic, chopped

1-2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 can stewed tomatoes, chopped

1 green/red pepper, chopped (optional)

1/2 cup couscous

1/2 cup skimmed mozzarella cheese, shredded

  1. Sauté zucchini, onion and garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes.
  2. Add couscous, top with cheese. Cover and remove from heat.
  3. Let stand 5 minutes and serve.
Serves: 6 Nutrition Facts
Calories: 152 Saturated Fat: 0.7 gm
Carbohydrate: 22 gm Fiber: 3 gm
Cholesterol: 2 mg Protein: 7 gm
Fat: 5 gm Sodium: 259 mg

Section Top | Title Page

Email this Page | We Welcome Your Comments | Site Index A-Z
The University of Iowa | Copyright & Disclaimer Statements
printer Printer Friendly page

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52242

Last modification date: Mon Aug 7 13:10:19 2006
URL: http://www.uihealthcare.com /topics/medicaldepartments/cancercenter/colorfulplate/veggies/veg11.html