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Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash

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This simple Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash Recipe is a perfect side dish year round. Loaded with zucchini, yellow squash, onions, garlic and topped with parmesan cheese!

sauteed zucchini and yellow squash in a cast iron pan

 

Zucchini and yellow squash recipes are so easy to make, they don’t take long to cook and can be so full of flavor! This is one I Feed My Fam all the time, and everyone will eat the veggies when they are smothered in cheese!!

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How to Make Zucchini and Yellow Squash

To make this simple and tasty zucchini and yellow squash side dish start by preparing the vegetables.

  1. Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into equal slices.
  2. Dice an onion
  3. Mince the garlic, or use pre-minced garlic
  4. Grate the cheese

In a large cast iron skillet or non-stick pan pour in olive oil and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add in the onion and saute for 1-2 minutes until it just starts to soften.

sauteed zucchini and yellow squash

Add in the sliced zucchini and yellow squash, cook on medium heat, stirring frequently until the just tender. Add the minced garlic and saute until the zucchini and yellow squash are soft, not mushy.

sauteed zucchini and yellow squash topped with parmesan cheese

Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Parmesan Cheese

The last and most delicious part of this zucchini and yellow squash side dish is the topping of bubbly, melted Parmesan! Cover the sauteed squash with a good helping of Parmesan cheese. Place in the oven under the broiler on high for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is a melted and browned a little.

If you do not have a broiler, you can melt the cheese by placing a lid over the skillet just until the cheese has melted.

sauteed summer squash covered with melted parmesan cheese

Ingredients Needed for Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash

Just a few simple ingredients and you are in summer squash bliss! All you need for this simple vegetable side dish recipe is:

  • zucchini squash
  • yellow squash
  • white onion
  • garlic
  • parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper

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Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash Recipe

This simple Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash Recipe is a perfect side dish year round. Loaded with zucchini, yellow squash, onions, garlic and topped with parmesan cheese!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Servings: 6
Calories: 105kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into equal rounds.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the olive oil and heat until shimmering.
  • Add in the onion and saute, stirring frequently, until softened (2-3 minutes)
  • Add in the sliced zucchini and yellow squash and continue to saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds
  • Top the sauteed vegetables with the grated Parmesan cheese and place on the top rack of the oven under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste

Notes

The zucchini and yellow squash used for this recipe were about 9 inches long. 

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
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