Description
Elevate your meals with this Easy Sautéed Zucchini and Squash Recipe, a vibrant and flavorful side dish that’s as healthy as it is quick to prepare. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this colorful medley of zucchini and summer squash sautéed in buttery goodness, enhanced by aromatic garlic and onions. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or as a keto-friendly option, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, pasta, or even served on its own drizzled with balsamic glaze. This recipe is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters at your table while keeping meal time fresh and exciting.
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp salted butter (or olive/avocado oil for vegan)
- 1/2 white or yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (diced)
- 1 summer squash (sliced into half moons)
- 1 zucchini squash (sliced into half moons)
- 1 tsp Celtic sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: wash and slice zucchini and summer squash into half-moons; dice onion and garlic.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add butter or oil until melted.
- Sauté onion and garlic for about 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned.
- Add zucchini and summer squash to the pan; season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Sauté for 8–10 minutes until vegetables are softened and lightly browned.
- Serve hot as a delightful side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 382mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg