Best 9 Snap Peas Yellow And Zucchini Squash Recipes

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Snap peas and zucchini squash are two versatile vegetables that offer a wide range of culinary possibilities. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a hearty main course, these ingredients can be used to create a variety of flavorful and nutritious meals. From stir-fries to salads, soups to casseroles, the possibilities are endless. With their vibrant colors and crisp textures, snap peas and zucchini squash add a touch of freshness and crunch to any dish. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes that showcase the unique flavors and textures of these two vegetables.

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SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SALAD



Summer Squash and Zucchini Salad image

I came up with this colorful and tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I won honorable mention! The recipe easily doubles and is the perfect dish to take to potlucks or family gatherings. -Paula Wharton, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium zucchini
2 yellow summer squash
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium red onion
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 teaspoons fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Thinly slice zucchini, squash, red pepper and onion; place in a large bowl. Add snap peas. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI



Sautéed Yellow Squash and Zucchini image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced into half moons
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, squash, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and squash are tender and beginning to brown in some spots, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

SQUASH AND SNAP PEAS MEDLEY



Squash and Snap Peas Medley image

Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 large yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
3 (8-ounce) packages sugar snap peas
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add squash; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes. Add peas and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender; stir in butter until melted. Serve immediately.

SQUASH AND GREEN BEAN SAUTE SIDE DISH



Squash and Green Bean Saute Side Dish image

Simple, tasty side dish which is quick and easy to prepare.

Provided by CathWithKids

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 yellow squash, sliced
1 ½ cups green beans
1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir squash and green beans in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley, coriander, salt, and black pepper into squash mixture; cook and stir until tomatoes have softened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 167.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

SNAP PEAS, YELLOW AND ZUCCHINI SQUASH



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Make and share this Snap Peas, Yellow and Zucchini Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium yellow squash
1 medium zucchini
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 lb fresh sugar snap peas or 1/4 lb frozen sugar snap peas
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash in 1 inch chunks.
  • In lg skillet, melt butter.
  • Saute squash, peas and rosemary until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

GEMELLI WITH YELLOW SQUASH, PEAS, AND BASIL



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Chill out tonight by using just one burner for dinner. Parmesan and butter (plus a bit of pasta water and lemon juice) make an instant delicately creamy sauce that flatters veggies in this carefree supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces gemelli or other short pasta
3 medium yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than al dente. Add squash and peas; cook until squash is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta mixture, and return to pot.
  • To mixture in pot, add butter, lemon juice, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. If needed, add enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Stir in basil, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 17 g

ZUCCHINI AND SNOW-PEA SALAD



Zucchini and Snow-Pea Salad image

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Salad     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Sesame     Soy Sauce     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium)
1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 teaspoon sugar
Equipment:
an adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • Very thinly slice zucchini with slicer and place in a large sieve set over a bowl. Toss zucchini with 3/4 tsp salt and drain 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blanch snow peas in a pot of boiling salted water (2 Tbsp salt for 4 qt water) 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge snow peas into an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
  • Rinse zucchini under cold running water, then press gently to remove any excess liquid. Pat dry.
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes, then cool.
  • Stir together remaining ingredients in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved, then toss with vegetables and sesame seeds.

ROSEMARY PEAS 'N' SQUASH



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The beauty of this recipe is that I can substitute any vegetables and still have a terrific side dish. I grow fresh rosemary and use it to season whatever garden bounty I harvest. Since zucchini is abundant almost every year, this recipe puts that to good use.-Emily R Chaney, Blue Hill, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium yellow summer or pattypan squash
1 medium zucchini
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 pound fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut squash into 1-in. chunks. In a large skillet, melt butter. Saute squash, peas and rosemary for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

YELLOW SQUASH AND SNOW PEAS



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Make and share this Yellow Squash and Snow Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spacholl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 yellow squash
1/2 lb fresh snow pea
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Dice squash to 1 inch chunks.
  • Clip tough stem part off of snow peas.
  • Heat oil in wok or skillet to hot but not smoking.
  • Stir in squash and snow peas.
  • Toss and fry till tender.
  • Serve.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and tender vegetables. Look for snap peas that are bright green and crisp, and zucchini squash that is firm and smooth.
  • Wash the vegetables thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any dirt or debris.
  • Trim the snap peas and zucchini squash. Remove the ends of the snap peas and the blossom ends of the zucchini squash.
  • Cook the vegetables quickly. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Season the vegetables simply. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately. They are best when they are fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

These recipes are a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of snap peas and zucchini squash. They are simple to make and can be served as a side dish or main course. With a few simple tips, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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