The Benefits of Exercise for Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance
Weight loss and exercise have always had a strong association, but exercise has proven to be
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Yields 4 Servings
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini, cut up
5 medium fresh plum tomatoes, diced
5 cloves garlic, smashed with the side of a knife
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp Herbes de Provence
kosher salt and fresh pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and sauté until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add zucchini, salt and pepper, to taste.
Cook about 4-5 minutes on each side, add tomatoes and season with additional salt and herbes de provence.
Lower heat and simmer about 5-10 minutes.
Divide into 4 equal portions when serving.
Meal Plan Check Boxes:
2 Vegetables
1 Fat
Nutritional Facts: Serving: 1/4 of recipe: Calories: 90, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Sodium: 9mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g
Adapted From: https://www.skinnytaste.com/sauteed-zucchini-and-plum-tomatoes/
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Brianna Lawless, MS, RDN
