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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Vegetarian	Main dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Low-fat	2	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	Oil
4	md	Squash, summer
4		Onions, green
1		Bell peppers
1	md	Tomatoes
1	ts	Salt, garlic
1/2	ts	Chili powder
1	ts	Sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in large skillet.  Wash, slice, and add squash. Thinly slice green
onions and bell pepper and add. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Coarsely chop tomato and add to skillet with salt, chili powder, and sugar.
Cook a few more minutes, just until tomatoes are soft. Serve over hot
cooked rice.
Recipe by Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253, GT Cookbook
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