Best 14 Simple Squash And Basil Saute Recipes

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Welcome to the wonderful world of culinary delights, where we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for a simple yet flavor-packed dish – squash and basil sauté. This vibrant combination of tender squash and aromatic basil is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect squash and basil sauté, a dish that is both easy to prepare and bursting with freshness.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

YELLOW SQUASH WITH BASIL



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Make and share this Yellow Squash With Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JacquelineS

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs yellow squash, sliced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup basil, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Saute squash until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic; saute 1 minute.
  • Add water, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer until squash is tender, 6-7 minutes.
  • Stir in basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.8, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 79.3, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1, Protein 0.9

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

SUMMER SQUASH SOUP WITH BASIL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, crookneck or pattypan squash, roughly chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups Summer Vegetable Stock
1/2 cup julienned basil
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Sour cream or plain yogurt as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot, add zucchini and onion. Saute for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and zucchini is crisp tender. Then add stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat and partially cover and cook for 25 minutes. Add basil during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Mix the butter and flour together into a paste. Remove 1 cup of simmering stock and whisk in butter mixture until smooth. Add back into soup, stir until thickened. Remove soup from heat to a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

SQUASH SAUTE



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Wonderful Italian seasonings blend perfectly in this yummy and versatile squash side dish. -Vicki Schurk, Hamden, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash garlic powder
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, squash and onion in oil for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients; cook 1 minute longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SMOTHERED YELLOW SQUASH WITH BASIL



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Love yellow squash. Smothering is a Cajun cooking term that refers to browning anything from meat to vegetables in oil, then braising it in a small amount of liquid, tightly covered, until tender. The recipe comes from Gourmet magazine.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8 inch thick slices
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (or put through garlic press)
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot, But not smoking, then add half of the squash and saute, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining olive oil and saute remaining squash in the same manner.
  • Return squash from bowl to skillet, add garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
  • Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in basil and serve.

SMOTHERED YELLOW SQUASH WITH BASIL



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Smothering is a Cajun cooking term that refers to browning anything from meat to vegetables in oil, then braising it in a small amount of liquid, tightly covered, until tender.

Categories     Vegetable     Sauté     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Basil     Summer     Vegan     Yellow Squash     Gourmet

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lb medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add half of squash and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and sauté remaining squash in same manner. Return squash in bowl to skillet. Add garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in basil.

SUMMER SQUASH AND BEAN SAUTé



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Enjoy delicious summer squash and beans sauté served over rice for a flavorful dinner - a meatless meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
3 cups water
2 extra-large vegetarian vegetable bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
8 oz green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups zucchini and yellow squash medley
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
1 can (15.5 oz) butter beans, drained, rinsed

Steps:

  • Cook rice in 2 cups of the water as directed on package. Stir bouillon cubes into remaining 1 cup water. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the bouillon mixture until well blended; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add green beans, garlic and remaining bouillon mixture; cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and squash medley; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  • Add basil and butter beans; cook 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice. If desired, garnish with additional basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SIMPLE SQUASH AND SAUSAGE



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"Dinner doesn't get any easier than this stovetop meal for two that I created one night," relates Lela Rauch from Oakland, Michigan. "My husband insisted that I remember the colorful combination so that I could make it again."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute sausage in oil until lightly browned; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute zucchini and yellow squash until crisp tender. Return sausage to the pan. Stir in preserves. Cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 38g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH SAUTE



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Quick simple side dish that can be served with anything.

Provided by joycekling

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place squash halves cut-side down on the sheet. Bake until squash is tender but still crunchy, about 40 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Once cool enough to handle, shred squash flesh from rind using a fork. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter until soft. Add squash to the skillet, and cook until hot. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 113.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

7-MINUTE SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC & BASIL



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The easiest, quickest side ever. Zucchini sauteed with garlic until tender, then finished off with a sprinkle of basil. So simple, so delicious - and in just 7 minutes, to boot!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium clove garlic (minced)
1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini, sliced into coins (halved if large))
Pinch salt & pepper
5-6 basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place a medium saute pan over medium heat. When hot, add the olive oil and then the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for one minute. Add the zucchini along with a pinch or two of salt and black pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, until bright green and fork tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and top with basil leaves. Add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve.

YELLOW SQUASH AND CORN SAUTE



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This is a pretty side dish that is tasty and a great way for using up summer squash and leftover corn on the cob.

Provided by AuntE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ears corn, husked and cleaned
2 yellow squash, diced
½ cup water
2 tablespoons butter, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place corn into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool corn. Cut corn off the cobs.
  • Place squash into a skillet and add water. Cook squash over medium heat until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess water from skillet.
  • Stir corn, butter, parsley, salt, and pepper into squash; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

PAN-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL



Pan-Cooked Summer Squash With Tomatoes and Basil image

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

CAPRESE SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY



Caprese Spaghetti Squash Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: spaghetti squash, olive oil, salt, pepper, oil, garlic, yellow onion, cherry tomato, salt, pepper, mini mozzarella ball, fresh basil

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ yellow onion, diced
1 cup cherry tomato, halved
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
8 oz mini mozzarella ball
fresh basil, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  • With a sharp knife, slice the squash in half. If the squash is too tough, puncture in several places forming a dotted line around the squash. Microwave for 3-5 minutes to soften. Allow to cool before cutting in half.
  • Scoop out the seeds, brush with oil, and sprinkle with salt, and pepper. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the skin.
  • In a pan over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, and onions, and sautè until onions are translucent.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper and simmer until they are cooked and begin to become softened.
  • Remove squash from the oven, with a fork pull at the edges to produce that stringy "spaghetti" quality. Add the squash to the tomato mixture and mix in the pan.
  • Add mixture back to the hollowed out spaghetti squash halves. Top with mini mozzarella balls ans basil.
  • Bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
  • Serve in the squash, and top with basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 14 grams

SUMMER SQUASH SAUTé



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Categories     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Zucchini     Summer     Anniversary     Tarragon     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried
1 pound yellow crookneck squash, trimmed, sliced into 1/3-inch-thick rounds
1 pound small zucchini, trimmed, sliced into 1/3-inch-thick rounds

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and tarragon; sauté until onion is just tender, about 2 minutes. Add yellow squash and zucchini; sauté until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of squash: For this recipe, butternut squash, zucchini, or yellow squash are all good choices.
  • Cut the squash into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you add too much squash to the pan, it will steam instead of sautéing.
  • Cook the squash until it is tender but still has a little bit of bite to it: You don't want to overcook it and make it mushy.
  • Add the basil at the end of cooking: This will help preserve its flavor.

Conclusion:

This simple squash and basil sauté is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is also a great way to use up leftover squash. The recipe is easy to follow and can be made in just 30 minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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