Grilled Squash and More

Grilled Squash and More - 10g Carbs, 2g Fiber From: Midwest Living Makes 4 to 6 servings Prep: 15 minutes Grill: 12 minutes 3 medium zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise into quarters 1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices 8 oz fresh mushrooms, stems removed 1/2 cup bottled Italian salad dressing

To broil: Place vegetables on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Brush with some of the salad dressing. Broil 3 inches from heat for 12 minutes or until crisp-tender and lightly browned, turning and brushing once with remaining dressing.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

To grill: Brush zucchini and/or squash, onion slices, and mushrooms with some of the salad dressing. Grill the vegetables on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium to medium-hot coals for 12 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning and brushing once with dressing. For an indoor electric grill: Heat about 8 minutes or until crisp-tender and lightly browned, turning and brushing once with remaining salad dressing. (You may have to grill half the vegetables at a time.)

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Note: For a zestier dressing, stir 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel, 2 tablespoons lemon juice,1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper into Italian salad dressing before brushing on veggies.

Nutrition per Serving: 179 Calories, 15g Total Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 159mg Sodium, 10g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 4g Protein

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