Best 9 Pan Cooked Summer Squash With Tomatoes And Basil Recipes

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When summer is in full swing and the local farmer’s market is overflowing with fresh, colorful summer squash, it’s time to prepare this delicious and easy pan-cooked summer squash with tomatoes and basil. Summer squash, such as zucchini and yellow squash, are a staple of summer cooking, and this simple dish allows their mild, slightly sweet flavor to shine through. The addition of juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil creates a medley of flavors that is sure to please the whole family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PAN-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL



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This Provençal summer dish is delightful as a starter or as a side dish with fish, chicken or cooked grains.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds medium or small zucchini or other summer squash, thinly sliced or diced depending on what shape squash you use
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ripe tomatoes, grated on the large holes of a box grater, or peeled, seeded and diced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped or slivered fresh basil (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a wide, heavy skillet. Add the zucchini. Cook, stirring or shaking the pan, until the zucchini is lightly seared and beginning to soften, three to five minutes. Remove from the pan, and set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, then the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant -- less than 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have begun to cook down, about five minutes. Return the zucchini to the pan, add salt and pepper to taste, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender and translucent and the tomatoes have cooked down to a fragrant sauce. Stir in the basil, and taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from the heat and serve hot, or allow to cool and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

SKILLET SUMMER SQUASH



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The good old-fashioned country way. This is definitely NOT diet food. You don't drain the bacon fat off after you brown it. If you really have to, you can substitute butter, but it won't be the same. You can also use this recipe with a combination of yellow and pattypan squash.

Provided by Clotho98

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 pounds summer squash, sliced diagonally 1/2 inch thick
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onions and cook in the bacon drippings until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add squash, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat.
  • Cover skillet and cook squash mixture over low heat until tender, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 238.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

FRESH TOMATO AND SUMMER SQUASH BAKE



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What a perfect way to celebrate Summer's Bounty, than with a fresh vegetable bake that uses common items from your Summer garden? The flavours burst in your mouth, and despite the bacon and cheese, this is NOT a heavy dish! I served it with Dijon-Tarragon Cream Chicken and cornbread slices. NOTE I: the original recipe was from a free pamphlet and had the most vague of ingredient ratios and instructions. It took 1/2 a day for me to get the proportions correct so ANYBODY could make it and enjoy it! NOTE II: This site won't allow the word "heaping" for cup measurements. Use a HEAPING CUP OF VEGGIES or you'll run short!

Provided by The_Swedish_Chef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb bacon
2 cups vidalia onions (coarsely chopped, totaling 2 cups) or 2 cups other sweet onion (coarsely chopped, totaling 2 cups)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups summer squash (3-4 small to medium summer squash, sliced into half moons 1/2-inch thick, totaling 2 cups)
2 cups fresh tomatoes (4-5 FRESH tomatoes, cut into quarters, then each quarter cut in half, totaling 2 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided for each layer
1 teaspoon sea salt, ground
1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
2 cups cheddar cheese (finely shredded variety)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (quantity varies upon your taste. I use about 3/4's cup)
olive oil, to drizzle over crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook the bacon until VERY crisp and set aside. Once cooled, break into thumb-sized pieces.
  • Butter the bottom and sides of a 9" x 9" square baking pan. MUST be 9"; 8" x 8" is too small!
  • Heat Texas skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil. Place the 2 cups of coarsely chopped onions into a Texas skillet; stir to coat with butter/oil and cover, sautéing over medium heat. Cook until they begin to soften and turn soft yellow.
  • When onions begin to soften, add the yellow squash half moons. Stir to combine. Cover and cook until squash just begins to change colour and becomes slightly tender.
  • Add the minced fresh basil to the fresh tomato chunks. Stir to combine.
  • When onions are soft and yellow and squash is beginning to soften, remove from heat and set on heat pad, near 9" x 9" pan.
  • Place 1/2 (1 cup) of the onion-squash mixture in the bottom of the buttered pan. It will NOT thoroughly cover the bottom; that's okay!
  • Very lightly sprinkle Sea Salt, Freshly Cracked Pepper and Garlic Powder over Onion-Squash mixture. Top with 1 cup of the Tomato-Basil mixture.
  • Layer 1/2 of the crumbled bacon on top of this first layer. Top bacon with 1 cup of finely shredded Cheddar Cheese.
  • Repeat layering: Onion-Squash; Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder; Tomato-Basil; Bacon and Cheddar Cheese.
  • Add Panko bread crumbs to cover mixture. 3/4's to 1 cup, your choice. Drizzle olive oil over crumbs.
  • Place in 350 degree oven, UNCOVERED, for about 1 hour, or until crumbs are golden brown.
  • Take out of oven, place on heat-proof surface, allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. This holds the heat! Eat with care and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.9, Fat 52.3, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 105.5, Sodium 1637.1, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9, Protein 26.9

SAUTEED SQUASH WITH TOMATOES & ONIONS



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My favorite meals show a love of family and food. This zucchini dish with tomatoes is like a scaled-down ratatouille. -Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 medium zucchini, chopped
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-4 minutes. Add zucchini; cook and stir 3 minutes., Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook and stir until squash is tender, 4-6 minutes longer. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

YELLOW SQUASH AND TOMATOES



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Kathy Smith of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania writes of her Yellow Squash and Tomatoes, "Don't be fooled by the simplicity; this is so good. I made it at least once a week last summer when the garden was producing squash, tomatoes and basil."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium yellow summer squash, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute squash in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, basil, pepper and salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH WITH BASIL



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds young fresh summer squash
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cut the squash in thick slices. Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the squash over high heat so that it is golden brown on both sides, but not overcooked. It should still be slightly crunchy. Remove with a slotted spoon as the pieces are cooked and place them in a serving bowl.
  • Add the garlic to skillet, cook until golden. Add with oil left in pan to the squash. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with basil and toss. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 427 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

ASHLEY AND WHITNEY'S YELLOW SQUASH AND TOMATO PACKET



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Yellow squash and Roma tomatoes with fresh basil are baked in foil packets for the flavors of summer--and easy clean up.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 sheets Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
2 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 large Roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place 1/4 of vegetables in center of a sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Drizzle with butter; top with basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bring up sides of foil over vegetables; fold down two times. Double fold both ends of foil to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets. Place packets on baking sheet with 1-inch sides.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes on the cookie sheet.
  • Open packets carefully by cutting beside top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese over vegetables in each packet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 202 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SQUASH, TOMATO AND BASIL



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This recipe is based on vegetables from my parents' garden in South Jersey. We had big family sit-down meals with garden vegetables which are a perfect combination with a seared pork tenderloin.

Provided by Thomas McNaughton

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound pork tenderloin
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 teaspoons butter
2 sprigs of thyme
2 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 pounds summer squash
1/2 pound Padron peppers
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved and seasoned with salt, and allowed to rest
2 Lemons, juiced and zested
1/2 cup basil, mixed leaves
Sea salt to taste
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Pine nuts, toasted in a 350 degrees F oven until golden brown (roughly 6 minutes)

Steps:

  • Tie off tenderloin and sear on all sides in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over very high heat. Add butter, thyme, garlic, and bay leaf, and cook until ingredients are caramelized. Baste tenderloin and continue to cook until it reaches an internal medium temperature 140 degrees F. Allow to rest for at least ten minutes before serving.
  • Thinly shave the remaining squash on a mandolin, and season with salt, lemon juice and zest, and extra virgin olive oil. Combine with cherry tomatoes and basil.
  • Oblique three quarters of the summer squash and sear in a dry 8-inch saute pan over very high heat with the padron peppers. When the peppers begin to "dance" add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil, and continue to cook while shaking the pan, until the ingredients begin to blister. Remove from pan and season with salt and lemon juice and zest to taste.
  • Slice the tenderloin into 1/4-inch pieces. Evenly distribute the sauteed squash and peppers onto four plates, and place pork slices on top. Garnish with the squash-tomato-basil mixture and toasted pine nuts.

PAN SEARED SUMMER SQUASH WITH FRESH BASIL AND LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Pan Seared Summer Squash With Fresh Basil and Lemon Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vegan Courtney

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 large green zucchini

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh basil and salt.
  • Slice the zucchini into large rounds.
  • Warm a 10-inch skillet (Whole Foods suggests cast iron) until very hot.
  • Place the zucchini in pan and sear over high heat, until blackened, 2-3 minutes.
  • Flip onto other side and sear additional 2-3 minutes, until both sides are blackened.
  • Place zucchini on a large platter. Spoon vinaigrette over zucchini. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 158.6, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 2

Tips:

- Choose fresh, firm summer squash for the best flavor and texture. - Cut the squash into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly. - Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the squash. This will prevent it from steaming instead of browning. - Cook the squash over medium-high heat so that it browns quickly and doesn't become mushy. - Add the tomatoes and basil towards the end of cooking so that they don't overcook. - Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. - Serve the squash immediately, while it is still hot and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Pan-cooked summer squash with tomatoes and basil is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy fresh summer produce. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue. This recipe is also very versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as zucchini, onions, or peppers. You can also change the herbs, using oregano or thyme instead of basil. Feel free to experiment and find your favorite combination of flavors.

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