Sauteed Summer Squash with Almonds

When summer squash are multiplying like crazy in your garden, this easy sauteed side dish with fresh corn, carrots, and sliced almonds is a delicious option.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 226 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels cut from the cob
• 1 pound summer squash, cored and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until butter begins to foam, 3 to 5 minutes. Add almonds and stir until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove almonds with a slotted spoon and set aside in a large bowl.

Step 2

Add corn kernels and onion to the hot skillet. Saute until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove corn and onions with the slotted spoon and add to the reserved almonds.

Step 3

Place summer squash and carrots in the skillet and saute until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add corn, onion, and almond mixture back to the skillet. Mix to combine and serve.