Best Zucchini Summer Squash Skillet Recipes

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SIMPLE SKILLET ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH



Simple Skillet Zucchini and Yellow Squash image

Provided by Mel

Categories     Sides Veggies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 small zucchini (ends trimmed and diced)
2 small to medium yellow crookneck squash (ends trimmed and diced)
Salt and pepper to taste
Sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional but yummy)

Steps:

  • In a 10- or 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until hot and rippling.
  • Add the zucchini and yellow squash in as even a layer as possible (it should sizzle as it hits the skillet) and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let it sit without stirring or moving for 2-3 minutes so it can get nice and golden. Give it a good stir, add a touch more salt and pepper to taste if needed, and let it continue to cook, stirring only every now and then, until the squash is browning here and there and tender to your liking, about 5-7 more minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with freshly grated Parmesan, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 40 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

SAUTéED SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI



Sautéed Squash and Zucchini image

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

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.

SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI



Sautéed Yellow Squash and Zucchini image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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.

ZUCCHINI & SUMMER SQUASH SKILLET



Zucchini & Summer Squash Skillet image

This is a quick, flavorful side dish that is sure to please. I like to cook this in the summer when fresh zucchini and summer (yellow) squash are abundant. If you would like a stronger onion flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of sliced onions for the scallions--or use both!

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup scallion, sliced thin
1 small zucchini, sliced thin
1 small summer squash, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Sauté garlic and scallion until garlic is tender but not browned.
  • Loosely scatter zucchini and summer squash into skillet. Stir in basil, pepper and salt and cover skillet.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until zucchini/squash slices are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 382, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 1.9

TOMATO ZUCCHINI SQUASH SKILLET



Tomato Zucchini Squash Skillet image

Fresh tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, and sweet onion are cooked in butter for a perfect summer side for grilled meats or for a nice warm winter warm-up, when you are wishing for a summer side.

Provided by Holly Shaw

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon salted butter, or more as needed
1 Vidalia onion, cut into bite-size pieces
2 zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
1 yellow squash, cut into bite-size pieces
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and yellow squash; cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix in the tomatoes and cook until they start to break down, about 5 more minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 131.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

PAN-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL



Pan-Cooked Summer Squash With Tomatoes and Basil image

This Provençal summer dish is delightful as a starter or as a side dish with fish, chicken or cooked grains.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds medium or small zucchini or other summer squash, thinly sliced or diced depending on what shape squash you use
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ripe tomatoes, grated on the large holes of a box grater, or peeled, seeded and diced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped or slivered fresh basil (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a wide, heavy skillet. Add the zucchini. Cook, stirring or shaking the pan, until the zucchini is lightly seared and beginning to soften, three to five minutes. Remove from the pan, and set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, then the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant -- less than 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have begun to cook down, about five minutes. Return the zucchini to the pan, add salt and pepper to taste, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender and translucent and the tomatoes have cooked down to a fragrant sauce. Stir in the basil, and taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from the heat and serve hot, or allow to cool and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

SIMPLE SKILLET ZUCCHINI SQUASH



Simple Skillet Zucchini Squash image

My mom threw this together the last time I was at her house and I loved it. I didn't get her exact recipe, but I did my best to recreate it. This is a great, easy recipe for a fresh summer squash crop! I sometimes use a large onion instead of a small one. The onion really soaks up a lot of flavor when it cooks and I absolutely love it. Of course, I really like onion a lot. If you like onions a lot, I recommend using more than called for.

Provided by Melanie2590

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium zucchini or 2 medium yellow squash, cut into thick slices and then quartered
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup water
salt (optional)
fresh parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium-large skillet, heat oil and then add onions and zucchini.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 5 or 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add water, beef bullion granules, and salt. Cover and cook 15 minutes. (Check on zucchini during cooking and add more water if needed.).
  • Remove lid and stir. Continue to cook, uncovered, until any remaining water is absorbed.
  • Serve topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese.

SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH



Summer Squash and Zucchini Side Dish image

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

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

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