Thursday, August 25, 2011

Garlic and Herb Squash Stir Fry

Ingredients:
3/4 cup zucchini, sliced (1 1/2 Greens)
3/4 cup cabbage or yellow squash, sliced (1 1/2 Green)
7 oz shrimp or 6 oz chicken, cooked (1 Lean)
1 tbsp light butter - I like Land 'O Lakes light butter spread with canola oil with 5 grams of fat  (1 Healthy Fat)
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning (1 Condiment)
1 tbsp reduced fat parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 Condiment)
Dash of salt or pepper (optional)
Cooking spray

Directions:
Spray skillet that has a cover with cooking spray. Over medium high heat, melt butter in the heated skillet. Add veggies and stir fry for several minutes until the veggies are tender crisp. Add  shrimp or chicken, water, and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until desired doneness. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

1 Lean, 3 Greens, 1.5 Condiments, and 1 Healthy Fat (you will need to add 1 more healthy fat if using shrimp)