Sauteed Summer Squash with Parmesan

Summer squash is quickly sauteed with onion and Parmesan cheese for this simple, yet delicious, side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 87 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 small onion
• 2 medium yellow summer squash
• 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided, or to taste
• 0.5 tablespoon canola oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Slice squash and onion to 3/16-inch thickness using a mandolin.

Step 2

Melt butter and canola oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add squash and onion to the hot pan and season with salt and pepper. Saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle with additional tablespoon Parmesan cheese prior to serving.