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4.8 from 105 votes

Summer Squash Sauté

This easy one skillet Summer Squash Sauté is made with yellow squash, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. It is the perfect recipe for using up the end of the summer garden squash.

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

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow squash chopped
  • 1 large zucchini chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • kosher salt to taste
  • Dash crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese optional
  • 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.