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Grilled Veggie Wedges and Dip

By Rosemary Black, Photograph by Tina Rupp
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Grilled Veggie Wedges and Dip
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Kid-Friendly RecipePrep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
Yield: 6 servings


Vegetables:
* 2 medium zucchini, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
* 2 medium summer (yellow) squash, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
* 1/2 cup Italian dressing (not balsamic)

Dip:
* 2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
* 2 scallions, chopped fine
* 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 1 tsp salt
* Pinch of black pepper

1. Preheat grill to medium high. Toss zucchini and squash with the Italian dressing in a medium bowl. Place vegetables on grill and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook another 3 minutes, until tender.

2. Prepare the dip: In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients. Cover and chill until serving time.

Kid-Friendly RecipeHow kids can help: Measure ingredients; stir together dip ingredients.
Per serving: 108 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated), 200 mg sodium, 14 mg cholesterol.

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