Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring sautéed summer squash and zucchini, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped yellow squash and zucchini; cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to soften.
- Stir in chopped garlic and grape tomatoes; cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and tomatoes begin to burst.
- Season with kosher salt and crushed red pepper. Optionally, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese and drizzle with basil vinaigrette before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Vegetable Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 3mg