Best 9 Sauteed Summer Squash Recipes

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Sauteed summer squash is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up fresh summer squash from your garden or local farmers market. The key to making sauteed summer squash perfectly is to cook it over medium heat until it is tender but still has a bit of a bite. You can add other vegetables, herbs, and spices to your sauteed summer squash to create a variety of different flavors. Serve it as a side dish or use it as a topping for pasta, pizza, or grilled chicken.

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

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH SIDE DISH



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This is a quick and easy side dish that goes perfectly with meats, pastas, and fish. It is a saute of zucchini and summer squash.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch scallions, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic, or more to taste
1 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste
1 summer squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste
4 pinches dried Italian seasoning, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet, about 1 minute. Add scallions and garlic; saute in the hot oil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Saute until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Divide mixture evenly among plates. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 52.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, smashed
1 pound small zucchini, cut into 3 by 1/2-inch strips
1 pound small yellow summer squash, cut into 3 by 1/2-inch strips
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup quartered vine-ripened grape or cherry tomatoes
8 mint leaves, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and garlic, and saute until the garlic is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic. Increase the heat to high and add the squash. Saute, tossing frequently until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and mint and cook until warmed, about 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in a warm bowl.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH



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My mom used to make this when I was a child and I could eat the whole skillet full...sometimes when the garden is overflowing I'll eat only this for my lunches.

Provided by glutenfreesearcy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 lbs summer squash, washed and cut into disks
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon sugar substitute
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add in oil and butter.
  • When fat is heated add squash and turn to coat.
  • Allow the squash to cook for a few minutes without stirring to start to brown.
  • Add salt, sugar, and pepper to the squash. Cover skillet stirring occasionaly until softened to your liking. Enjoy!

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH - COOK'S ILLUSTRATED



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Well, actually it's America's Test Kitchen, but it's the same group. This is really delicious. I could eat 2 lbs of squash at one time....not sure I even need anything else at the meal. I didn't use any herb. You can use zucchini, summer squash or a combo of the two. I think a combination of the two is really pretty.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 medium zucchini (1.5 pounds)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (can use basil, mint, tarragon or chives)

Steps:

  • Prepare the zucchini/squash: wash it, cut off ends, 1/4-inch slices. Cut the slices in half. (Alternatively, you could cut the squash in half first and then make 1/4-inch slices.).
  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add onion and cook until it begins to soften, 2 or 3 minutes. Add the zucchini/summer squash. Cook until spotty brown and tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Clear the center of the pan, and put in the garlic. Cook, mashing the garlic into the pan with the back of a spatula, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir the garlic into the squash. Stir in parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.4, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 14, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 2.1

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH



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My family likes squash when it still has a little crunch, which results in a shorter cooking time. I take advantage of my garden bounty of squash.-Gloria A. Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 small zucchini, julienned
2 small yellow summer squash, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small onion, julienned
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, summer squash, red pepper and onion in oil for 8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH



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Make and share this Sauteed Summer Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 cup butter
1 large shallot, sliced thin
1 lb zucchini, sliced into 1/3 inch rounds
1 lb summer squash, sliced into 1/3 inch rounds

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add garlic, tarragon and onion and saute 2 minutes.
  • Add both squashes and saute 8 minutes until just crisp tender.
  • Season.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 large yellow squash cut into 1/4 inch chunks
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (1ox) shredded asiago cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over med high heat. Add zucchini, squash, and onion, saute 6 mins. Add garlic, saute 4 mins or until vegetables are tender. 2. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper to pan, saute 2 mins or until thoroughly heated. Stir in cheese and basil.

SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED PEPPER AND ONION



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This is the time of year when, no matter what part of the country you live in, tables at farmers' markets are piled high with summer squash, mounds of it: yellow, light green and dark, round and long. This is a vegetable that expresses itself well in a wide range of dishes; just about every cuisine in the world knows how to show it off. It's an excellent low-calorie food, with only 19 calories per cup of raw squash. This dish is great on its own as a side dish, but it can also be incorporated into many other recipes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup chopped)
2 plump garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds summer squash, cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 small red pepper, cut in 1/4-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic, summer squash, red pepper, and about 3/4 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the squash is translucent and the red pepper tender, about 10 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Serve as a side dish, or use as a filling for a vegetable tart, gratin, or frittata.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 51, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH WITH ONIONS AND MINT



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced (green part removed)
1 1/2 pounds young fresh summer squash, cut in thin slices
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig or two for garnish
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the onion and garlic over a moderate to low heat until the onion is almost caramelized.
  • Add the summer squash and the mint to the skillet and saute until the squash is golden. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 132, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 495 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Select fresh, tender summer squash. Look for squash that is firm to the touch and has a bright color. Avoid squash that is bruised or has blemishes.
  • Wash the squash thoroughly before cooking. Scrub the squash with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris. Rinse the squash well under cold water.
  • Cut the squash into uniform pieces. This will help ensure that the squash cooks evenly. You can cut the squash into cubes, slices, or rounds.
  • Heat the oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil or butter is hot, add the squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and browned. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
  • Add your desired seasonings. You can season the squash with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or any other herbs or spices that you like. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or white wine for extra flavor.
  • Serve the sauteed summer squash immediately. Sautéed summer squash is a delicious side dish that can be served with grilled chicken, fish, or steak. It can also be used as a topping for salads or pasta dishes.

Conclusion:

Sauteed summer squash is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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