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Summer Squash Sauté
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Summer Squash Sauté

Summer Squash Sauté is a quick vegetable side featuring chopped yellow squash, zucchini, garlic, and grape tomatoes cooked in olive oil. The vegetables are sautéed until crisp-tender with a hint of seasoning from kosher salt and crushed red pepper. Optional Parmesan cheese and basil vinaigrette add savory and herbal notes, making this a refreshing and light dish that complements many meals.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, International, Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow squash chopped, large
  • 1 zucchini chopped, large
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • kosher salt to taste
  • crushed red pepper dash
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese optional, shredded
  • basil vinaigrette for drizzling, optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add yellow squash and zucchini and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add in the garlic and tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, gently stirring, or until vegetables are crisp-tender and tomatoes are about ready to burst.
  3. Season with salt and crushed red pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using, and drizzle with basil vinaigrette, if using. Serve immediately.