Squash Ribbons With Feta and Mint

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Squash Ribbons With Feta and Mint
20 min.
6
133kcal

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Welcome to the vibrant world of quick, healthy cooking with this delightful recipe for Squash Ribbons with Feta and Mint. In just twenty minutes, you can transform humble yellow squash into an elegant side dish that bursts with summer flavors, making it the perfect addition to any dinner table. This vegetarian and gluten-free creation is not only incredibly fast to prepare but also remarkably satisfying, offering a mere 133 calories per serving while delivering a well-balanced nutritional profile. The star of the show is the squash, expertly peeled into delicate, ribbon-like strips using a Y-shaped peeler, revealing the tender interior just enough to keep the texture light and appealing. These ribbons are then tossed in a zesty dressing composed of fresh lemon juice, crisp olive oil, and aromatic shallots, which infuse every strand with bright, tangy notes. What truly elevates this dish, however, is the generous scattering of crumbled feta cheese and fresh chopped mint, creating a sophisticated interplay of salty, creamy, and herbaceous flavors that dance on the palate. Serving these colorful ribbons immediately over a bed of peppery arugula adds a lovely contrast in both texture and taste, ensuring each bite is fresh and invigorating. Whether you are looking for a low-calorie option or simply craving something fresh and light, this recipe delivers on all fronts without sacrificing gourmet appeal. It is an ideal choice for those who love experimenting with simple ingredients to create something extraordinary, proving that you do not need hours in the kitchen to enjoy a meal that feels both refined and comforting. Grab your peeler and let the flavors of spring and summer shine in your next meal.

Ingredients

  • servings arugula 
  • 0.8 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • Tbsp juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shallots minced
  • 2.5 lb baby squash yellow

Equipment

  • peeler

Directions

  1. Using a Y-shaped vegetable peeler, cut squash lengthwise into very thin strips just until seeds are visible.
  2. Toss squash ribbons with shallots and next 6 ingredients.
  3. Serve immediately over arugula.

Nutrition Facts

Calories133kcal
Protein15.46%
Fat57.31%
Carbs27.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.5
Glycemic Load
2.05
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.051304340363%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.76mg
Hesperetin
0.89mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Isorhamnetin
0.43mg
Kaempferol
3.49mg
Quercetin
0.81mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:133.46kcal
6.67%
Fat:9.15g
14.07%
Saturated Fat:3.24g
20.25%
Carbohydrates:9.78g
3.26%
Net Carbohydrates:7.03g
2.56%
Sugar:5.27g
5.85%
Cholesterol:16.69mg
5.56%
Sodium:609.69mg
26.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.55g
11.1%
Vitamin C:36.88mg
44.71%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
26.89%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26.04%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.97%
Folate:76.79µg
19.2%
Vitamin K:20.07µg
19.11%
Potassium:593.6mg
16.96%
Vitamin A:766.82IU
15.34%
Phosphorus:148mg
14.8%
Calcium:145.81mg
14.58%
Magnesium:44.39mg
11.1%
Fiber:2.74g
10.98%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.84%
Zinc:1.2mg
7.99%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.59%
Iron:1.18mg
6.57%
Copper:0.13mg
6.37%
Vitamin B3:1.19mg
5.96%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.61%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.28%
Selenium:3.35µg
4.79%
Source:My Recipes