SUMMER SQUASH MEDITERRANEAN STYLE

Summer Squash Mediterranean Style image

Provided by Karen Escobar

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium zucchini or 1 zucchini and 1 yellow squash
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon basil, dried
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano (or more)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil on high, add garlic, saute about 30 seconds until it starts to brown. Remove from heat and set aside. Add butter and remainder of oil to pan, stir until melted.
Add all vegetables to pan, Cook on med/high heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes, Add seasonings, Stir to combine.
Cook until onions are nicely caramelized and zucchini is cooked but not mush, stir in cooked garlic, add more seasonings if needed.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese over (if desired), Stir to combine, cook 3 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.3, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 784, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 7.4