Sautéed Yellow Squash
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4.9
Sautéed Yellow Squash
Description
This recipe starts by slicing yellow squash into thin rounds or half-moons, which are gently sautéed in olive oil over medium heat. Cooking time is controlled to soften the squash without letting it become watery or mushy, preserving a firm bite and fresh vegetable flavor.
The herb oil provides a fragrant, tangy finish combining lemon juice, grated garlic, olive oil, freshly chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Tossing the cooked squash in this oil livens the natural sweetness and adds complexity.
The final touch is a crispy bread crumb topping mixed with vegan parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and optional heat from red pepper flakes. This topping adds a pleasing crunchy texture contrasting with the tender squash. Optional fresh herb garnishes like basil or thyme enhance aroma and presentation.
Ingredients
- 3 yellow squash
- extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- basil for garnish, optional, fresh
- thyme for garnish, optional, fresh
Herb oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic grated, small clove
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped, fresh
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
Bread Crumb Topping
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Slice the squash into ¼-inch rounds. If the squash is large, slice the rounds into half-moons.
- Make the herb oil: In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper and shake to combine.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine the panko, Vegan Parmesan, parsley, salt, several grinds of pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a few drizzles of olive oil. Add the squash and sauté for about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so that all sides get cooked. I like to cook mine until it’s soft, yet still has a firm bite, but before it becomes too watery and mushy. Remove from the skillet and toss with the herb oil. Top with the panko mixture, and fresh herbs, if desired.
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