Best 11 Summer Squash Italian Meatball Stir Fry Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner that is bursting with flavor and freshness? Look no further than the summer squash Italian meatball stir-fry. This delectable dish combines the juicy taste of summer squash, the savory richness of Italian meatballs, and a medley of aromatic vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknight meals, this stir-fry is a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will surely please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SUMMER SQUASH STIR-FRY



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"With an abundance of squash, green peppers, tomatoes and onion from our garden, this fresh-tasting recipe is both easy and economical to prepare," writes Doris Stein from Ojai, California. For a more substantial side dish, add cubed cooked ham and sprinkle with cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut int 1/4-inch slices
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham, optional
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute the zucchini, green pepper and onion in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the tomato and ham if desired; heat through. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. remove from the heat. Top with cheese if desired; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SUMMER SQUASH STIR-FRY



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Harvest garden flavor with zucchini, pattypan and yellow summer squash roasted in your grill basket and tossed with ripe tomatoes. Quick and fresh!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 baby pattypan squash, cut in half
1/4 cup citrus vinaigrette dressing
2 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In large bowl, mix zucchini, summer squash, pattypan squash and dressing. Place mixture in grill basket (grill "wok"). Reserve dressing in bowl.
  • Cover and grill squash over medium heat 10 to 13 minutes, shaking basket or stirring squash occasionally, until crisp-tender. Return squash to bowl with dressing. Add tomatoes and cilantro; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SUMMER SQUASH MEATBALL CASSEROLE



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Provided by juli

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons bacon fat
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 small zucchinis, shredded
2 small yellow squash, shredded
1 red onion, shredded
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can of diced tomatoes
salt and pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Use a grater or shredding attachment on a food processor to shred the zucchini, squash and red onion.
  • Place a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, add bacon fat and minced garlic, then add the zucchini, squash and onion.
  • Let vegetables cook down until soft, then add 1/2 tablespoon cumin and coriander, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper and a bit of salt and pepper to the vegetables and mix around to coat.
  • Then add the diced tomatoes.
  • Place ground beef in a bowl along with the rest of the spices and some salt and pepper. Form into meatballs. I made 9 meatballs with the pound of meat.
  • Press each meatball into the vegetable mixture.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
  • Add fresh parsley on top.
  • Eat. Yum.

LOCAVORE SQUASH & ITALIAN MEATBALL STIR-FRY



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There is nothing better than wonderful summer veggies from my local farmer's market. Our small but wonderful farmer's market in Crestview Florida has such great veggies, fruits and other homemade goodies to offer our community.This quick and easy Italian recipe will be ready in no time. It's simply delicious!

Provided by Sherri Williams

Categories     Quick and Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces Italian Sausage-rolled into 1 inch meatballs
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small red onion, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
1 lb zucchini squash, cut
1 lb yellow squash, cut
2 Tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
1 tsp all purpose seasoning salt
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Add oil to large skillet. Fry meatballs until golden brown. Transfer garlic, onion, bell pepper to skillet. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper flakes to skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until squash is fork tender. Do not overcook. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 211 g, Calories 96, Fat 5.97 g, TransFat 0.0 g, SaturatedFat 0.86 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 22 g, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Sugar 4.05 g, Protein 3.76 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND MEATBALLS



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Cut some carbs from a classic comfort food by swapping out pasta in favor of roasted spaghetti squash. You'll be amazed how satisfying these veggie "noodles" can be -- especially when paired with our homemade meatballs. They're tender, juicy and packed with flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 28-ounce cans tomato puree
2 large sprigs basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Sprinkle the cut sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then brush both sides with olive oil. Put the squash, cut-side up, in a baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Roast 20 minutes, then uncover and continue roasting until the squash is tender, about 35 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the meatballs: Brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Pulse the celery, carrot, onion, garlic and parsley in a food processor to make a paste. Transfer half of the vegetable paste to a bowl; add the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, 1 cup parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt and mix with your hands until just combined. Form into about 24 two-inch meatballs; transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until firm but not cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Make the sauce: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the remaining vegetable paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until it looks dry, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree; rinse each can with 1 cup water and add to the pot. Stir in the basil, oregano and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a simmer, then add the meatballs and simmer until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the basil.
  • Use a fork to scrape the spaghetti squash flesh into strands; transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan. Season with salt. Divide the squash among bowls and top each with some meatballs, sauce and the remaining 1 tablespoon parmesan.
  • This recipe makes extra sauce and meatballs. Let cool completely, then freeze in a storage container for up to one month.

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

SUMMER ZUCCHINI STIR-FRY



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A quick and easy stir-fry made with fresh peas, corn and zucchini. It's the perfect summertime, vegetarian side dish.

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed, cleaned
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
2 zucchini, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, halved, thinly sliced
12 oz fresh peas, hulled
1 1/2 teaspoons Tuscan seasoning
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut kernels off ears of corn. In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add corn, zucchini, onion and peas. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Sprinkle Tuscan seasoning, salt and pepper over mixture. Cook about 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SWEET FRIED SUMMER SQUASH



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Sliced yellow squash is dredged in flour and sugar, then fried until golden brown.

Provided by AspenGlade

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 cups shortening, melted

Steps:

  • Allow squash to rest for 5 minutes after cutting to release its moisture. Stir the flour, sugar, and salt together in a shallow bowl. Dredge the squash slices in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, and set aside until needed.
  • Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the squash in a single layer in the skillet. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Fat 68.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

SUMMER SQUASH STIR-FRY



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This entire side dish can be prepared in 10 minutes! That is, with all of your therapeutic chopping for prep done already) :) From the 1995 "Heart Healthy Cookbook" of delicious healthy recipes, Edina, MN. Makes 4, 6-ounce servings.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon nonstick cooking spray
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced summer squash
1 red bell pepper, halved and cut into strips
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat a large skillet or wok over high heat; add vegetable oil or spray to coat pan.
  • Add zucchini, summer squash, and red pepper.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Add Italian seasoning and garlic powder; cook 1 minute more- Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.6, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH - COOK'S ILLUSTRATED



Sauteed Summer Squash - Cook's Illustrated image

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

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Spaghetti Squash And Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: spaghetti squash, oil, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, ground turkey, parsley, white onion, garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 jar marinara sauce
1 lb ground turkey
⅓ cup parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
¼ cup white onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic cloves, minced
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Use a fork to pierce holes down the side of the spaghetti squash. Microwave for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • When the squash is cool enough to touch (5-10 minutes), slice the squash open, length-wise, with a sharp knife.
  • Scoop out the seeds and drizzle the squash with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the squash cut-side down for 40 minutes, until easily pierced with a knife.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix together the ground turkey, onion, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Form meatballs, and transfer to a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, until fully cooked.
  • Using a fork, pull the strands from the cooled spaghetti squash and transfer to serving dish.
  • Top with hot marinara sauce, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the ground beef and add an extra cup of summer squash.
  • Feel free to use any type of ground meat you like. Ground turkey, chicken, or pork would all be delicious in this recipe.
  • If you don't have any hoisin sauce, you can substitute an equal amount of oyster sauce or teriyaki sauce.
  • Serve this stir-fry over rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This summer squash Italian meatball stir-fry is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The meatballs are flavorful and juicy, and the summer squash is tender and slightly sweet. The whole dish is coated in a delicious hoisin sauce that adds a touch of sweetness and umami. Serve this stir-fry over rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.

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