Summer Squash Medley
Brighten up your plate with this vibrant and healthy Summer Squash Medley, a quick and easy vegetable sauté brimming with garden-fresh flavors. This recipe combines tender zucchini, yellow squash, sweet red bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all sautéed to perfection with fragrant garlic and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Finished with a refreshing splash of lemon juice and fresh herbs like basil and parsley, this dish is packed with summer vibes and wholesome goodness. Perfect as a light main course or an irresistible side dish, this 30-minute recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to celebrate seasonal produce in a colorful, flavorful way.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper. Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into thin rounds, and dice the bell pepper into small pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely mince the garlic.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 3–5 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to burst and the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the freshly chopped basil, parsley, and lemon juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
88 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2373 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1003 mg | 21% | |
*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.
