Make haste, not waist, with this quick-to-prepare vegetable.

By Christine Gable

April 27, 2009

MUSCLEANDFITNESSHERS.COM

It's the quick and easy boredom-busting veggie. With only 14 calories per 3.5 ounces, summer squash's entirely edible flesh, skin and seeds offer ease and an impressive array of presentation choices, plus bountiful potassium, carotenes and vitamin C. Go ahead - choose a shiny, firm-skinned zucchini, pattypan, crookneck or marrow squash to boost dinner today with the recipe at right.

Easy Grilled Summer Squash (Serves 4)

3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 medium zucchini, cut in thirds lengthwise (about 1⁄2-inch-thick slices)
2 medium crookneck squash, cut in thirds lengthwise (about 1⁄2-inch-thick slices)


1. Whisk oil into vinegar.
2. Brush squash slices with vinaigrette about half an hour before grilling.
3. Heat grill to medium-high.
4. Brush remaining marinade on slices and then grill until tender, about four minutes per side.

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving):

134 calories, 2 g protein,
9 g carbs, 11 g fat, 3 g fiber,
5 g sugar, 8 mg sodium