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Summer Squash Saute Recipe

August 24, 2020 by Faith Leave a Comment

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This 4-ingredient Summer Squash Saute Recipe is an easy summer side dish that’s packed with flavor and perfect for showcasing fresh seasonal produce.

Basil Pesto Summer Squash Sauté (Easy Summer Side Dish Recipe) on Wooden Crate

I’m a sucker for a summertime roadside vegetable stand with fresh-picked goodies from a local farm, like peaches, tomatoes, or zucchini. Produce this time of year is top-notch in terms of flavor and nutrition.

And the season is here and gone so quickly I always like to get my fill!

The beauty of summer veggies is that they make a fresh, delicious meal with no fuss. This Summer Squash Saute Recipe can be an easy summer side dish, but I also eat it as-is for a summer supper along with fresh sliced tomatoes.

My mom used to make something like this all the time in the summer. She’d sauté sliced zucchini or yellow summer squash in olive oil with a little minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and then serve it with fresh basil and grated Parmesan. When I made this version I had pesto in my fridge, so I went with that instead.

Summer Squash Saute Recipe with Description

In This Article

  • What Vegetables Are in Season in Summer?
  • Are Yellow Squash and Zucchini the Same Thing?
  • More Easy Summer Side Dish Recipes:
  • Summer Squash Saute Recipe

What Vegetables Are in Season in Summer?

Here are a few of the fruits and vegetables in season during the summer months:

  • Stone fruit, such as peaches, nectarines, plums, and cherries
  • Berries, like raspberries and blackberries
  • Summer squash, such as zucchini and yellow squash
  • Herbs, like basil, mint, rosemary, etc.
  • Melons, including watermelon and cantaloupe
  • Lettuce
  • Bell peppers
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Green beans
  • Tomatoes
  • Corn

Are Yellow Squash and Zucchini the Same Thing?

Yellow Squash and Zucchini are both types of summer squash. They’re very similar and can even be used interchangeably in some recipes.

However, there are a couple differences: 1) color, and 2) shape.

Zucchini is typically green, although there is a zucchini variety that is a very pale shade of green, as well as a variety that is golden, while yellow summer squash is yellow.

Additionally, zucchini is straight, while yellow summer squash is thicker at the base and tapers toward the stem end, sometimes with a curve at the tapered portion.

More Easy Summer Side Dish Recipes:

  • Zucchini Stacks with Goat Cheese from An Edible Mosaic
  • Summer Squash Fritters with Basil and Lemony Sour Cream from Kitchen Treaty
  • Spiced Baby Eggplants from A Fork & a Pencil
  • Grilled Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers from Center Cut Cook
  • Sautéed Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes from Taste and Tell
  • Low Carb Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries from The Keto Queens

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Basil Pesto Summer Squash Sauté (Easy Summer Side Dish Recipe) on Wooden Crate

Summer Squash Saute Recipe

By: Faith Gorsky
This 4-ingredient Summer Squash Saute Recipe is an easy summer side dish that's packed with flavor and perfect for showcasing fresh seasonal produce.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 222 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow summer squash sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the squash and cook until fork-tender, and starting to turn golden in spots, about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the pesto.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle the Parmesan on top, and serve.

Faith's Tips

  • Net Carbs: 4g per serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Summer Squash Saute Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 392mg17%
Potassium 257mg7%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 870IU17%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 139mg14%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on August 20, 2018. I updated it with more information on August 24, 2020.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

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