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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com · 1 Comment

    Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash

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    This quick and easy sauteed zucchini and yellow squash recipe is easy to make and perfect with some garlic and Parmesan cheese!

    Sautéed zucchini and yellow squash with garlic and Parmesan cheese is one of the absolute easiest ways ever to enjoy your abundant crop of summer squash! These are two of my favorite veggies, and they are absolutely delicious when pan-fried with garlic and then tossed in Parmesan! Your entire family will enjoy this healthy, easy side dish.

    Best Sautéed Zucchini and Yellow Squash

    I love how easy it is to plant and grow squash and zucchini! On occasion, I may do something with the zucchini blossoms from the garden. And I definitely make zucchini bread with my overgrown zucchini and crook neck squash.

    However, this sautéed zucchini and yellow squash with garlic and Parmesan cheese recipe is the 'most frequently used' winner! It's so flavorful and a super easy way to cook up any of your summer squash!

    Square image of sauteed zucchini and yellow squash.
    This quick and easy sauteed zucchini and yellow squash recipe is easy to make and perfect with some garlic and Parmesan cheese!
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    • Best Sautéed Zucchini and Yellow Squash
    • 🥘 Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash Ingredients
    • 🔪 How To Make Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • ❓ What Is The Difference Between Zucchini and Yellow Squash?
    • ❓ Can Squash Or Zucchini Be Eaten Raw?
    • ❓ Are Zucchini And Squash Healthy?
    • 🫑 More Vegetable Side Dishes:
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    • 💬 Comments

    For more ideas on how to use zucchini, check out all of my zucchini recipes!

    🥘 Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash Ingredients

    When choosing your squash and zucchini at the store, opt for the smaller veggies because they are less watery and have more flavor than the larger squash. The more vibrant the color, the better the flavor!

    • Olive Oil - 1 tablespoon of extra viring olive oil.
    • Garlic - 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.
    • Zucchini - 3 small to medium zucchini (*see note).
    • Yellow Squash - 3 small to medium yellow squash.
    • Parmesan Cheese - ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
    • Lemon (optional) - ¼ of a lemon.
    • Salt & Pepper - Salt & pepper are adjusted to taste.

    *Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts, & instructions!*

    sliced zucchini and yellow squash being sauteed in the pan with garlic

    🔪 How To Make Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash

    This veggie side dish is ridiculously easy to prepare. The only thing you're going to need is a knife and skillet!

    When finished, you'll have 6 servings of tender and delicious zucchini and squash!

    1. Prepare your squash and zucchini. To get started, wash your vegetables and cut the ends off of each one. Next, slice the 2-3 squash and 2-3 zucchini into thin slices.
    2. Heat pan. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet and heat it to medium-high heat.
    3. Add ingredients. A 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and your sliced zucchini and squash into your heated skillet.
    4. Sautee. Next, season your veggies with some salt and pepper according to your preference, and then toss the zucchini and squash to ensure they are evenly coated. Cook over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes, or until your squash and zucchini have reached your desired level of tenderness.
    5. Remove from heat. Once the vegetables are done cooking, remove the skillet from the heat and the juice of ¼ of a lemon, if desired.
    6. Add cheese and serve. Sprinkle ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the squash and zucchini and stir until well coated. Serve immediately.

    My sauteed zucchini and yellow squash would make a fantastic side for a meaty main course like my smoked bison prime rib or grilled pork steaks! You could also pair it with any tasty rib recipes!

    Sautéed zucchini and yellow squash with garlic and Parmesan cheese is one of the absolute easiest ways ever to enjoy your abundant crop of summer squash! These are two of my favorite veggies, and they are absolutely delicious when pan-fried with garlic and then tossed in Parmesan! Your entire family will enjoy this healthy, easy side dish. BakeItWithLove.com #bakeitwithlove #sauteed #zucchini #squash #recipe #sidedish

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • Select 2 medium or 3 smaller zucchini and the same with the yellow squash. You will want roughly six cups total of sliced squash for the recipe.
    • Thin slices will have an approximate cook time of 6 minutes, depending on how tender you like your squash. If you want thicker slices, the cooking time should be roughly 10 minutes for fork-tender zucchini.
    • To store: Place your sauteed zucchini and yellow squash into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I don't recommend freezing it.
    • To reheat: Heat your zucchini and squash with some olive oil in a skillet that has been heated to medium-high heat. Toss thoroughly until heated through.

    ❓ What Is The Difference Between Zucchini and Yellow Squash?

    Zucchini and yellow squash are very similar summer squash varieties with the exception of color and shape. (I personally think that yellow squash is just a bit sweeter.)

    Zucchini is long and straight with green coloring. There are multiple varieties of zucchini that will affect the shade of green, and there is even a grey zucchini that is usually a light shade of grey-green with spots (aka harukan or calabacita squash, a Mexican food staple).

    Yellow squash is usually rounded at the base and tapers up the neck of the squash to where it was attached to the plant stem. Yellow Squash comes in 'straight neck' or 'crook neck' varieties, where the straight neck is exactly what it sounds like while the crook neck makes a hook-like shape with its curved neck.

    Both zucchini and yellow squash taste great pan-fried, oven roasted, air fried, skewered, and grilled, and they're even great in soups like my Caldo de Pollo Mexicano (Mexican Chicken Soup)! This is also true of some of my other favorite summer squash varieties like patty pan (or scallop squash), costata romanesco (an Italian heirloom squash), baby round zucchini, and cube of butter squash.

    ❓ Can Squash Or Zucchini Be Eaten Raw?

    Yep! Both yellow squash and zucchini can be eaten raw. Zucchini does tend to be slightly bitter when raw, though. Squashes, in general, have a better texture and flavor when cooked but can definitely be eaten raw.

    ❓ Are Zucchini And Squash Healthy?

    Absolutely! Zucchini is packed with antioxidants and important nutrients while still being low in calories, sugar, and fat! Yellow squash is just as healthy!

    🫑 More Vegetable Side Dishes:

    • Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
    • Hibachi Vegetables
    • Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts
    • Skillet Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
    • Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
    • Garlic Green Beans

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    Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash

    Sautéed zucchini and yellow squash with garlic and Parmesan cheese is one of the absolute easiest ways ever to enjoy your abundant crop of summer squash! These are two of my favorite veggies, and they are absolutely delicious when pan-fried with garlic and then tossed in Parmesan! Your entire family will enjoy this healthy, easy side dish.
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 73kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Cooking 5 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
    • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
    • 3 zucchini (small to medium - washed, trimmed, and thin sliced)
    • 3 yellow squash (small to medium - washed, trimmed, and thin sliced)
    • each, salt & pepper (to taste)
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated, more to taste)
    • ¼ lemon (optional)

    Instructions

    • Heat a large skillet or frying pan and olive oil over medium high heat. Add garlic, zucchini, and yellow squash.
    • Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine. Continue to cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until the zucchini and squash reach your desired level of tenderness.
    • Once done, remove the zucchini and squash from heat and squeeze the lemon juice over. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, then stir until well coated.
    • Serve immediately.

    Equipment You May Need

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    Notes

    • Select 2 medium or 3 smaller zucchini and the same with the yellow squash. You will want roughly six cups total of sliced squash for the recipe.
    • Thin slices will have an approximate cook time of 6 minutes, depending on how tender you like your squash. If you want thicker slices, the cooking time should be roughly 10 minutes for fork-tender zucchini.
    • To store: Place your sauteed zucchini and yellow squash into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I don't recommend freezing it.
    • To reheat: Heat your zucchini and squash with some olive oil in a skillet that has been heated to medium-high heat. Toss thoroughly until heated through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 73kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) | Sodium: 77mg (3%) | Potassium: 519mg (15%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 425IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 37mg (45%) | Calcium: 82mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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    1. Carole says

      April 10, 2022 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      I mixed zucchini and squash with spaghetti came out delicious

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