Summer Squash with Toasted Garlic and Lime
Bright, zesty, and packed with summer freshness, this Summer Squash with Toasted Garlic and Lime is the perfect side dish for warm-weather meals. Featuring tender zucchini and yellow squash slices sautéed to golden perfection, this recipe gets a flavor boost from crispy slivers of toasted garlic and a tangy lime accent. A quick and easy 25-minute dish, it's lightly seasoned with salt and black pepper, then finished with the option of fresh parsley or cilantro for an herby touch. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this veggie-packed recipe is a vibrant accompaniment to grilled meats, seafood, or a simple salad. Ideal for showcasing seasonal produce, this dish is naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and irresistibly delicious.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 2 medium Yellow squash
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 1 large Lime
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini and yellow squash thoroughly. Trim the ends and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly into even slivers.
Zest the lime and juice it, keeping them in separate containers.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the sliced garlic. Toast gently, stirring continuously, until the garlic is golden brown but not burnt, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the garlic from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
Add the zucchini and yellow squash slices to the same skillet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Spread them out in an even layer and let them cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop a slight golden edge.
Stir and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender but not mushy.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the lime zest and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the toasted garlic over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, if using.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a vibrant side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
76 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1188 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 888 mg | 19% | |
*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.
