ZUCCHINI AND THYME SAUTE

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A really delicious veggie side dish that uses some of that abundant garden zucchini/squash! Do not overcook this... it is best when the squash still has a bit of bite in it!

Provided by Susan Din @spatdi

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium zucchini
1 medium yellow squash
4 ounce(s) green beans, fresh
1 small tomato or several cherry tomatoes
4 - green onions-white part only
1 medium garlic clove
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
1 teaspoon(s) thyme, leaves fresh
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse all veggies and cut squash into quarters lengthwise. Then slice into 1/4" pieces- on an angle, up the length of each piece.
  • Snap ends off green beans and cut on angles into 1/2" pieces. Chop tomatoes into large dice or quarter cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the whites of the green onions. Mince garlic or use a microplane
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil, onion and garlic, stirring for 30-60 seconds, then add green beans. Cook stirring occasionally for 1 minute, then add remaining vegetables. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with Thyme, salt and pepper. Continue cooking an additional 1-2 minutes. Do not overcook, the squash should retain it's form and not be mushy.

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