Steamed Squash
Elevate your weeknight meals with this simple and healthy Steamed Squash recipe, featuring tender yellow squash or zucchini enhanced with a touch of salt, black pepper, and optional olive oil and lemon juice for added zest. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick side dish is both light and flavorful, making it the perfect complement to any protein or grain-based main course. The gentle steaming process locks in nutrients and flavor, resulting in perfectly cooked slices that are soft yet satisfyingly textured. Whether you're meal prepping, hosting a dinner party, or simply craving fresh, wholesome vegetables, this versatile recipe caters to every occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Yellow squash (or zucchini)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Wash the yellow squash thoroughly under running water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the squash into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Try to keep the slices uniform for even cooking.
Fill a medium-sized pot with about 1 inch of water and place a steamer basket inside. Ensure the water level is below the steamer basket.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Place the sliced squash into the steamer basket and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Reduce the heat to medium and allow the squash to steam for 6-8 minutes, or until tender but not mushy. Check the texture by piercing a piece with a fork—it should glide in easily but not fall apart.
Carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot. Transfer the steamed squash to a serving dish.
Sprinkle the squash with salt and black pepper. Optional: Drizzle with olive oil and a splash of fresh lemon juice for added flavor.
Serve immediately as a side dish or incorporate into your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.8 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1819 mg | 39% | |
*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.
