Sauteed Zucchini and Squash

This simple side dish is perfect for summer. It's quick to prepare with fresh garden vegetables and it's full of flavor.

This simple side dish is perfect for summer. It's quick to prepare with fresh garden vegetables and it's full of flavor.

Yield 8 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

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, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ΒΌ teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet, such as cast iron.
  2. Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to soften.
  3. Add the zucchini and squash to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

You may use fresh basil in place of dried, if you prefer. Add to taste.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 66Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 269mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 2g

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