Summer squash and tomatoes are two vegetables that are at their peak flavor during the summer months. When combined, they create a medley of colors and flavors that is both visually appealing and delicious. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for cooking summer squash and tomato medley, so you can enjoy this seasonal dish all summer long.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SUMMER SQUASH MEDLEY
This fresh tasting colorful side dish would go with any entree and it's quick and easy to prepare. I came up with this recipe on my own about a year ago. It has a nice combination of flavors.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini and onion in butter until crisp-tender; add the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts :
QUICK SUMMER SQUASH MEDLEY
"This dish is delicious as a side, but you can also add some cooked chicken or turkey sausage and serve it over rice for a complete meal." Jennifer Leighty - West Salem, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, squash and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and pepper flakes if desired; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED SQUASH VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine zucchini and yellow squash pieces with onions and mushrooms in a mixing bowl. Add oil to the bowl, 2 turns of the bowl in a slow stream. Toss veggies until they are coated lightly and evenly with the oil.
- Combine poultry seasoning with salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly over the vegetables. Toss them again to combine and spread them out on to a baking sheet. Place veggies in a hot oven and roast 20 to 25 minutes until tender. Toss and turn the veggies with kitchen tongs half way through cooking time.
TOMATO ZUCCHINI SQUASH SKILLET
Fresh tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, and sweet onion are cooked in butter for a perfect summer side for grilled meats or for a nice warm winter warm-up, when you are wishing for a summer side.
Provided by Holly Shaw
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and yellow squash; cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix in the tomatoes and cook until they start to break down, about 5 more minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 131.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
MEXICAN STYLE SQUASH MEDLEY
This is an old family recipe. We cooked it without measuring ingredients so I had to stop and weigh and measure in order to post it! Not hot spicy, but a different and flavorful way to cook summer produce and it is even better the next day (if it lasts that long).
Provided by 16Paws
Categories Corn
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in large lidded skillet.
- Add squash, onion and garlic and saute until tender crisp.
- Add jalepeno (if using), tomatoes, corn, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer until it all cooks down (about 25 minutes, more or less to your taste). Stir occasionally.
- Uncover pan, sprinkle cheese on top. Serve after cheese melts.
- This lends itself nicely to whatever else you have around. Chopped bell peppers are a nice addition.
SQUASH MEDLEY
Make and share this Squash Medley recipe from Food.com.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 squash, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle squash with salt.
- In a slow cooker, layer half of the squash, tomatoes, onions, and green pepper.
- Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
- Layer the other half of vegetables, and top with remaining brown sugar.
- Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water, and pour this into slow cooker.
- Top with bacon. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
- Cover, and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
SUMMER SQUASH MEDLEY
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put oil in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish with a tightly fitting lid. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 1 minute. Stir in garlic. Cook, uncovered, 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Stir in squash. Cook, covered, 5 minutes.
- Uncover and stir in tomatoes and salt. Cook, uncovered, 6 minutes. Stir in basil and cook, uncovered, 1 minute.
- Remove from oven. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 606 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
Tips:
- Choose firm and ripe summer squash and tomatoes. This will ensure that the vegetables hold their shape and flavor during cooking.
- Use a variety of colors of summer squash and tomatoes. This will add visual appeal to the dish.
- If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
- Serve the summer squash and tomato medley immediately. This dish is best when served fresh.
Conclusion:
This summer squash and tomato medley is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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