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Simple Skillet Zucchini and Yellow Squash

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ ½ tablespoon butter
  • ½ ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 2 small zucchini ends trimmed and diced
  • 2 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

Instructions

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  1. In a 10- or 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until hot and rippling.
  2. 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.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with freshly grated Parmesan, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Infinitely Adaptable: this dish can be dressed up with chopped tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a million other tasty ingredients so feel free to experiment and add-on wherever your heart leads. 99% of the time, I make it just like it's written and keep it quick and simple.
  • Zucchini: + Squash: I prefer using the little zucchini but if you have some the size of baseball bats, they work fine, too. Halve them the long way and scoop out all the seeds/innards before dicing. Try to cut all the squash into similar-sized pieces for more even cooking. All in all, I usually use about 4-6 cups diced squash (combination of zucchini and yellow squash).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 40kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 40kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.