SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE 
1 lb. yellow squash
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 (4 oz.) jars diced pimento, drained
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 egg
2 tbsp. low calorie mayonnaise
1 tbsp. salt
Vegetable cooking spray
2 tbsp. cracker crumbs
1/4 c. (1 oz.) shredded low fat American cheese

Developed for diabetics or if on low-fat, low-cholesterol diet or if you just like to eat health.

Cook squash in boiling water 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash. Combine onion, pimento, green pepper, egg, mayonnaise and salt in medium bowl, stirring well. Stir in squash. Spoon into 2 quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Top with cheese during last 5 minutes.

Serving amount 1/2 cup. Exchanges 1 vegetable and 1/2 fat. Cholesterol 37 mg. Calories 42. Carbohydrates 4 gm. Protein 2 gm. Fat 2 gm. Fiber 1 gm. Sodium 360 mg.

 

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