Squash and Hominy Saute
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Squash and Hominy Sauté is a quick and satisfying vegetarian dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or light lunches. This colorful skillet recipe combines tender zucchini and yellow squash with earthy hominy, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a fragrant blend of cumin and smoked paprika for a smoky, savory kick. Finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, this easy-to-make recipe is both hearty and refreshing. With its 30-minute total prep and cook time, this dish is ideal for busy schedules while still delivering on taste and nutrition. Whether served as a standalone main or paired with rice or grilled protein, this sauté is sure to be a delightful addition to your meal rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large zucchini, diced
- 1 large yellow squash, diced
- 1 cup canned hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
Add the diced zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash begins to soften.
Stir in the drained and rinsed hominy, halved cherry tomatoes, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for an additional 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the hominy is heated through and the vegetables are tender.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the dish.
Serve warm with lime wedges on the side for a bright, zesty finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 264 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% | |
*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.
