Best Zucchini Summer Squash Saute Recipes

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH

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This simple side dish is perfect for summer. It's quick to prepare with fresh garden vegetables and it's full of flavor.

Provided by Karly Campbell

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium zucchini, chopped
2 medium summer squash, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
1 tablespoon freshly minced parsley

Steps:

Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet, such as cast iron.
Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to soften.
Add the zucchini and squash to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Add the tomato, garlic, salt, basil, and pepper, and stir well. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the squash has softened to your liking.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 269 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

SAUTéED SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

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Need a healthy side dish in a hurry? Round out the dinner menu with one of our favorite one-dish wonders: Sautéed Squash and Zucchini.This quick-and-easy veggie combo comes together in less than 20 minutes, making it an ideal recipe for busy weeknights. It pairs well with protein, so serve it alongside mains like grilled chicken, steak, or fish. This delightfully simple recipe requires only seven ingredients. (Swing by the farmers' market to pick up fresh vegetables when they're in season.) When we think about side items featuring squash, we usually picture 13- by 9-inch dishes filled with creamy casseroles that are topped with buttery breadcrumbs. Opt instead for this lighter option that's doesn't skimp on delicious flavor but won't leave you in a lethargic food coma after dinner.To prepare this dish, start by slicing two medium-size yellow squashes and two medium-size zucchini into ¼-inch-thick slices. Then chop one small onion. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat, and sauté the three vegetables in one tablespoon of hot oil for five minutes. Toss in the minced clove of garlic, and cook for one minute. To finish, sprinkle the mixture with salt and pepper to your liking. This simple side of favorite Southern veggies is sure to be a family crowd-pleaser, and you won't have to coax kids into finishing their servings.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 16m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 medium-size yellow squash
2 medium-size zucchini
1 small onion
1 tablespoon hot oil
1 minced garlic clove
salt and pepper

Steps:

Cut 2 medium-size yellow squash and 2 medium-size zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and chop 1 small onion.
Sauté vegetables in a large skillet with 1 tablespoon hot oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add 1 minced garlic clove, and sauté 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH SIDE DISH

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This is a quick and easy side dish that goes perfectly with meats, pastas, and fish. It is a saute of zucchini and summer squash.

Provided by Sarah

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch scallions, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic, or more to taste
1 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste
1 summer squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste
4 pinches dried Italian seasoning, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet, about 1 minute. Add scallions and garlic; saute in the hot oil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Saute until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
Divide mixture evenly among plates. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 52.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH

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I'm trying to cut my risk for cardiac disease by changing the way I eat. This colorful sauteed zucchini and squash side dish is packed with as much nutrition as fresh-picked flavor! -Marlene Agnelly, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 yellow summer squash, quartered and sliced
1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt-free spicy seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini, onion and red pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in tomato; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI & SUMMER SQUASH SAUTE

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Make and share this Zucchini & Summer Squash Saute recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PatMiller51

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 large zucchini, sliced and quartered
5 -6 summer squash, sliced and quartered
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1/4 cup butter
Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning, season to taste

Steps:

Over medium heat, add butter and EVOO to pan, let it get hot.
Add zucchini and squash.
Stir to coat veggies with oil and butter.
Sprinkle Mrs Dash generously over veggies.
Cover and let cook for 20-25 minutes, until veggies are tender.
Uncover the last 5 minutes to allow water to evaporate.
Serve while hot.
Makes 6-8 servings.

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.

SUMMER SQUASH SAUTé

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Categories Side Sauté Quick & Easy Low Sodium Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Zucchini Summer Anniversary Tarragon Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried
1 pound yellow crookneck squash, trimmed, sliced into 1/3-inch-thick rounds
1 pound small zucchini, trimmed, sliced into 1/3-inch-thick rounds

Steps:

Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and tarragon; sauté until onion is just tender, about 2 minutes. Add yellow squash and zucchini; sauté until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.