Sautéed Summer Squash Side Dish

Learn how to sauté summer squash and zucchini with basic herbs and seasonings, resulting in a super flavorful side dish that goes with any meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 94 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic, or more to taste
• 1 bunch scallions, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste
• 1 medium summer squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic; sauté in hot oil until tender and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini, summer squash, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; sauté until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.

Step 2

Garnish individual servings with basil.