Description
Sauteed squash and zucchini is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer produce in a quick, easy recipe. This delightful medley combines fresh summer squash and zucchini with aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and Italian herbs, creating a light yet satisfying side dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or as an accompaniment to your favorite proteins, this sautéed vegetable dish is not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile. Whether you serve it alongside grilled chicken or toss it into pasta for a hearty meal, you’ll love how simple it is to prepare while still delivering bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- 1 small sweet onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 summer squash (halved and cut into half-moons)
- 1 zucchini (halved and cut into half-moons)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
Instructions
- Heat a heavy nonstick pan over medium-high heat and melt the butter or olive oil.
- Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent; then add minced garlic.
- Stir in the summer squash and zucchini with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs; mix well.
- Sauté for 10-12 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half of the prepared dish (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg