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Italian Vegetable Bake

Adapted from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services

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This colorful low-sodium, cholesterol-free vegetable dish is prepared without any added fat.

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size½ cup
Calories36
Total Fatless than 1 g
Saturated Fatless than 1 g
Cholesterolless than 1 mg
Sodium86 mg
 

Servings and Times    TOP

Servings18
 

Ingredients and Preparation    TOP

IngredientsMeasures
Whole tomatoes1 can (28 ounces)
Onion, sliced1 medium  
Fresh green beans, sliced½ pound
Fresh okra, cut into ½ inch pieces½ pound
Green pepper, finely chopped¾ cup 
Lemon juice2 tablespoons
Fresh basil, chopped1 teaspoon
Fresh oregano leaves, chopped1½ teaspoons  
Zucchini (7-inch long), cut into 1 inch cubes3 medium  
Eggplant, pared and cut into 1 inch cubes1 medium  
Grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons
  1. Directions
  2. Drain and coarsely chop tomatoes. Save liquid. Mix together tomatoes and reserved liquid, onion, green beans, okra, green pepper, lemon juice, and herbs. Cover and bake at 325ºF for 15 minutes.
  3. Mix in zucchini and eggplant and continue baking, covered, 60-70 more minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.
  4. Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese just before serving.

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