Steamed Summer Squash Blend with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Steamed Summer Squash Blend with Sun-Dried Tomatoes pairs tender zucchini and yellow squash with sweet onion for a balanced, buttery bite. Sun-dried tomatoes add a concentrated tang and gentle sweetness that lifts the simple steamed vegetables. Serve it as a colorful side for weeknight dinners or alongside grilled mains at a warm-weather gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Steamed Summer Squash Blend with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl with the boiling water, and let sit for 10 minutes. Lift out the tomatoes with a slotted spoon and coarsely chop them. Keep the water.
- 2
Pour the reserved sun-dried tomato water into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Put the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and onion in a steamer basket, and set it over the boiling water. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Discard the water.
- 3
Move the steamed vegetables to a bowl, and toss with butter, sugar, pepper, and salt to serve.
- Calories 234.33 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 7.32 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 40.25 g 15%
- Total Fat 6.38 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.88 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.43 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 200.62 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 10.51 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 20.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 148.3 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.35 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 1753.65 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin A 23.51 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 33.16 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Steamed Summer Squash Blend with Sun Dried Tomatoes is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bottled Water, Butter, and Salt. Each serving provides about 234.33 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Steamed Summer Squash Blend with Sun-Dried Tomatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bottled Water, Butter, Salt, Squash. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Steamed Summer Squash Blend with Sun-Dried Tomatoes?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 234.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Steamed Summer Squash Blend with Sun-Dried Tomatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Steamed Summer Squash Blend with Sun-Dried Tomatoes healthy?
- Steamed Summer Squash Blend with Sun-Dried Tomatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 234.33 calories and 7.32 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 200.62 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.88 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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