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Side dishesKidney Cooking | Georgia Council on Renal NutritionVegetablesYellow Squash & Green OnionsIngredients2 cups yellow straight neck or crook neck squash,washed and sliced2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 cup green onion, chopped1 teaspoon black pepperYield: 3 servingsServing size: ½ cupDirections1. Boil squash slices for 15 minutes or until tender; drain.2. In frying pan, melt butter. Sauté onions until tender.3. Stir in squash and black pepper.4. Cover and allow to simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes. Serve hot.Nutritional content per serving87 calories 1 gram trans fat 347 milligrams sodium1.5 gram protein 0 milligrams cholesterol 204 milligrams potassium8 grams total fat 4 grams carbohydrate 40 milligrams phosphorus2 grams saturated fat 2 grams fiber 31 milligrams calciumSuggestions• May add regular onions, onion powder, paprika, red pepper, white pepperor chopped parsley.• Serve as a main vegetable with meat, or over rice.— 67 —