Easy Sauteed Zucchini and Squash Recipe
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4.5
Easy Sauteed Zucchini and Squash Recipe
Description
In this recipe, diced white or yellow onion and minced garlic are cooked in butter or a plant-based oil until fragrant and lightly browned. Halved and sliced summer squash and zucchini are then added to the pan along with Celtic sea salt, fresh cracked black pepper, and Italian herbs. The vegetables sauté together over medium-high heat until they soften and develop a light browning, enhancing their natural sweetness and imparting a gentle herbaceous aroma.
The result is a straightforward vegetable side dish that balances buttery richness with the freshness of summer squash and zucchini. The seasoning is restrained to highlight the vegetables’ flavors. This sauté method is quick and preserves the tender, slightly caramelized texture.
Serve this sautéed squash and zucchini as a warm side with grilled meats, fish, or as part of a vegetable medley. It works well for weekday meals or casual dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter for vegan, swap for 3 tbsp olive or avocado oil, salted
- ½ white onion diced, or yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic diced
- 1 summer squash halved and cut into half moons
- 1 zucchini halved and cut into half moons
- 1 tsp sea salt Celtic variety
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh cracked
- 1 tsp italian herbs
Instructions
- Add butter (or olive oil) to heavy nonstick pan and heat over medium high heat until melted and foamy.
- Add onion and garlic to pan and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- When onion is slightly browned and fragrant, add summer squash and zucchini to pan and season well with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Sauteé until softened and browned, another 8-10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 cup | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 277mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 467IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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