Southwestern Squash Saute
Brighten up your table with the bold and vibrant flavors of Southwestern Squash Sauté, a quick and healthy vegetable medley perfect for any meal. Packed with nutrient-rich yellow squash, zucchini, red bell pepper, and sweet corn, this colorful dish gets a smoky kick from cumin and chili powder, balanced by a refreshing splash of lime juice and fresh cilantro. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a simple, one-skillet recipe that’s perfect as a flavorful side dish or served over rice for a light, plant-based main course. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this sauté is a celebration of southwestern-inspired ingredients and spices that the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Wash and dry all produce.
Slice the yellow squash and zucchini into thin rounds. Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic and finely chop the cilantro.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the yellow squash, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm as a side dish or over rice for a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 784 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
