Best Sauteed Zucchini And Yellow Squash With Mint Recipes

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH

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Sautéed zucchini and yellow squash with garlic and Parmesan cheese is one of the absolute easiest ways ever to enjoy your abundant crop of summer squash! These are two of my favorite veggies, and they are absolutely delicious when pan-fried with garlic and then tossed in Parmesan! Your entire family will enjoy this healthy, easy side dish.

Provided by Angela

Categories Dinner Recipes Side Dish vegetable side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil ((extra virgin))
1 Tbsp garlic ((minced))
3 zucchini ((small to medium - washed, trimmed, and thin sliced))
3 yellow squash ((small to medium - washed, trimmed, and thin sliced))
each, salt & pepper ((to taste))
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese ((grated, more to taste))
1/4 lemon ((optional))

Steps:

Heat a large skillet or frying pan and olive oil over medium high heat. Add garlic, zucchini, and yellow squash.
Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine. Continue to cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until the zucchini and squash reach your desired level of tenderness.
Once done, remove the zucchini and squash from heat and squeeze the lemon juice over. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, then stir until well coated.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 77 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH WITH MINT

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Lemon juice and fresh mint add bright notes to a quick saute, which would make an ideal accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 medium zucchini (about 12 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium yellow squash (about 12 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, cut into thin ribbons (or 1/4-inch-thick julienne)

Steps:

Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook garlic and onion, stirring, until translucent but not yet softened, about 2 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high. Add the remaining oil along with the zucchini, squash, and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the mint on top, and serve immediately.

SAUTEED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH

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A fabulous way to cook fresh summer squash. Onions and garlic provide so much flavor. They almost give this easy side a sweetness. Parmesan cheese on top adds a touch of savoriness to the dish. The zucchini and summer squash is nice and tender. This will for sure become a favorite with your family.

Provided by Lynelle Caldwell

Categories Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2-3 clove garlic, minced
1 white onion
3 small zucchini
3 small yellow squash
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in 10" sauté pan. Add garlic and cook for a couple of seconds.
2. Add onions and cook a couple of seconds.
3. Add zucchini and yellow squash.
4. Stir and cook until onions are soft and squash is browned.
5. Take off the heat and toss in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. A great side for grilled chicken.

SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced into half moons
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, squash, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and squash are tender and beginning to brown in some spots, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.