Vegetables
Zippy Zucchini
Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Joyce from Texas.
Portions: 8
Serving size: 1/2 cup per serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups zucchini, cut into chunks (2 medium)
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jar (2 ounces) pimiento, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
- Place zucchini and onion in 10” x 6” x 2” dish. Cover with plastic wrap, turning one edge back slightly to vent. Microwave on high for 7 minutes. Drain liquid.
- In large bowl, mix together eggs, cheese, pimiento, salt and pepper. Add zucchini and onions, stirring well.
- Grease dish in which vegetables were microwaved.
- Pour mixture into dish and cover with paper towel. Microwave on medium-high for 4 minutes. Remove paper towel and stir.
- Continue to microwave uncovered for 4 to 6 minutes until center is set.
Nutrients per serving
- Calories: 80
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
- Sodium: 141 mg
- Potassium: 222 mg
- Phosphorus: 106 mg
- Calcium: 75 mg
- Fiber: 1.0 g
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices
- 1 meat
- 1 vegetable, medium potassium
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