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ZUCCHINI BAKE
Zucchini is the best weight-loss food
around. One cup of sliced zucchini has
about 19 calories—that’s 40 to 50 percent
lower than other low-calorie green
vegetables like broccoli and brussels sprouts.
Serves:
4
Serving Size:
4 zucchini slices
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Inactive:
0 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
TOTAL:
35 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
• ½-cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
• ½-teaspoon dried oregano
• ½-teaspoon sea salt
• ½-teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4 large zucchini, quartered lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Lemon wedges
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cheese, lemon peel, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic
in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside. Place zucchini skin side down in large baking dish. Brush with oil,
covering all of the zucchini. Sprinkle evenly with cheese mixture. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until
tender. Serve with lemon wedges.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE:
Calories: 349
Sodium: 449 mg
Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Protein: 9 g
Sugars: 3 g
GREEN
POINTS PER
SERVING
5
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