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This elegant side dish is simply dressed and loaded with flavor and vitamin A to support your vision and immune system.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 pound yellow squash and zucchini
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved
- Kosher salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Cut the squash and zucchini into long, thin strips using a vegetable peeler (discard seedy cores).
- Place in a large bowl.
- Add the oil, lemon juice, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Serves 2
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About BrightFocus Foundation
BrightFocus Foundation is a premier global nonprofit funder of research to defeat Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Since its inception more than 50 years ago, BrightFocus and its flagship research programs—Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Macular Degeneration Research, and National Glaucoma Research—has awarded more than $300 million in research grants to scientists around the world, catalyzing thousands of scientific breakthroughs, life-enhancing treatments, and diagnostic tools. We also share the latest research findings, expert information, and resources to empower the millions impacted by these devastating diseases. Learn more at brightfocus.org.
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