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Sautéed Zucchini and Squash Recipe
This Sautéed Zucchini and Yellow Squash is the 20-minute side I make all summer long. The trick is a hot skillet and a little patience, so the squash gets golden, caramelized edges instead of turning soft and watery. Just tender squash, sweet onion, and garlic, and that’s it.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter or additional oil
- ¾ cup sweet onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 medium yellow squash* cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 medium zucchini cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Parsley finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and onions to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking for 30-60 seconds, or until fragrant.2 tablespoons olive oil, ¾ cup sweet onion
- Stir in the squash, zucchini, salt, pepper and butter. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.1 tablespoon butter, 2 medium yellow squash*, 2 medium zucchini, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Uncover and stir. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes or until squash are cooked to your liking. (If you would like to lightly brown and caramelize your squash, let sit for 1-2 minutes before stirring.)
- Serve zucchini and squash with additional salt and pepper to taste and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.Parsley
Notes
- Squash: Feel free to substitute with all yellow squash or all zucchini. Fresh varieties are best.
- Oil: Use oil or vegan butter in place of regular butter if dairy-free or vegan.
- Topping: Add some grated Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, Italian seasoning, or even red pepper flakes for some extra flavor.
- Peeling: This adds color, texture, and extra nutrition.
- Skillet: You want enough room so the sautéed squash pieces aren't on top of each other. Letting the squash sit will let it caramelize, which results in a deeper flavor
- Onions: Use sweet onions instead of white or yellow.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
