Sauteed Summer Squash Side Dish

This is a quick and easy side dish that goes perfectly with meats, pastas, and fish. It is a saute of zucchini and summer squash.

• 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 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste
• 1 summer squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste
• 4 pinches dried Italian seasoning, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet, about 1 minute. Add scallions and garlic; saute in the hot oil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Saute until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.

Step 2

Divide mixture evenly among plates. Garnish with basil.