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Sauteed Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Squash and Tomatoes
5 from 42 votes

Sauteed Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Squash and Tomatoes

This sautéed zucchini, yellow squash, and grape tomato dish combines tender, lightly browned vegetables with a touch of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and freshly ground salt and pepper. The addition of butter and olive oil enriches the flavor and helps tenderize the squash, while Parmesan cheese adds a savory, creamy finish. It’s a vegetable side that balances freshness and melt-in-your-mouth textures with the slight sweetness of tomatoes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 5
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 12 oz zucchini about 2 medium), diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 12 oz yellow squash about 2 medium), diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in zucchini and squash and saute 2 minutes. 
  2. Add in tomatoes then evenly sprinkle in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste (about 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper). 
  3. Continue to saute, tossing occasionally, until squash is tender and tomatoes are beginning to burst, about 3 - 5 minutes longer. 
  4. Sprinkle in half the parmesan and toss then sprinkle remaining parmesan over top. Serve warm.