Our recipe for Sauteed Zucchini and Squash is a quick and easy side dish that is full of flavor and low in carbs! It’s a healthy side that goes well with just about any protein, low in both calories and carbs, but big on fresh summer flavors!
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Like many kids, my daughter is a bit picky about which vegetables she’ll eat.
Her favorites are broccoli and zucchini, so I’m always coming up with new ways to serve those two green veggies.
We’ve shared tons of broccoli recipes with you, like our broccoli salad and broccoli cheese casserole, but now it’s time for more zucchini recipes!
This sauteed squash and zucchini is such an easy side and it’s perfect for summer when your garden is just overflowing with zucchini, yellow summer squash, and fresh garden tomatoes. Summer side dish perfection – of course, it’s good all year, too. 🙂
I love how easy this sauteed zucchini and squash and I think you will too!
Ingredient Notes:
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Veggies – You’ll need a mix of fresh zucchini, yellow summer squash, onion, garlic, and tomato. You’ll chop all that up, season it, and saute it in the oil to make this simple summer side dish.
Seasoning – This is a pretty basic but flavorful mix of seasonings and herbs. You’ll need salt, pepper, dried basil, and minced parsley! If you like a little spice with your sauteed veggies try adding some red pepper flakes.
Avocado Oil – We use avocado oil for cooking quite often, but olive oil or butter will work as well.
The sauteed squash and zucchini makes for a perfect low carb side dish that’s great for summer or really any time. It’ll pair well with just about anything too!
How To Make Sauteed Squash and Zucchini:
Prep – Start by chopping the zucchini and squash into bite-sized pieces. I like to quarter the squash lengthwise and then chop into 1 inch thick pieces.
Cook – Heat some avocado oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet and then toss in some onion and cook until the onion is starting to soften. Add in your chopped zucchini and squash and cook for 5 more minutes.
Finish – Stir in the tomatoes, minced garlic and dried basil, salt, and pepper. Keep cooking until the squash is nice and tender, about 5 more minutes. I like to sprinkle fresh parsley over the top, but fresh basil is nice too.
What to Serve With Sauteed Zucchini:
Pretty much any protein will go nicely with this keto side dish. Try serving these veggies with one of these great recipes:
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops
- Ranch Grilled Chicken
- Keto Steak Bites
- Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Low Carb Meatloaf
FAQs:
These veggies will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. They should reheat pretty well either in the microwave or in the oven. I have not tried freezing this recipe but I think it would work pretty well.
Of course! If you want to switch this recipe up a bit feel free to add or substitute ingredients. Some bell peppers would probably work nicely here, or even mushrooms.
More Low Carb Zucchini Recipes:
Sauteed Zucchini and Squash
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 medium zucchini chopped
- 2 medium summer squash chopped
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly minced parsley
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet, such as cast iron.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the zucchini and squash to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato, garlic, salt, basil, and pepper, and stir well. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the squash has softened to your liking.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Steve Persinger says
I also add green peppers and hamburger or sausage to make a complete meal
connie neace says
would mushrooms , peppers and smoked sausage added to recipe be good also?
Karly Campbell says
Probably!
Marcie says
I love zucchini and yellow squash. Do you have any more recipes, but low carb.
Karly Campbell says
Hi Marcie! There’s a search bar at the top of the page – you can type in whatever you’re looking for! 🙂