Zucchini Summer Squash Skillet
Bursting with vibrant summer flavors, the Zucchini Summer Squash Skillet is a quick, healthy, and irresistible dish that brings garden-fresh produce to your table in just 25 minutes. This one-skillet recipe features tender slices of zucchini and yellow summer squash sautéed to golden perfection with garlic and juicy cherry tomatoes, all seasoned with a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Finished with aromatic fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a light main course, a colorful side dish, or a topping for pasta or grains. It's a wholesome, low-carb recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings, packed with flavor and easy enough for cooks of any skill level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized zucchini
- 2 medium-sized yellow summer squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the zucchini and yellow summer squash. Slice both into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the sliced zucchini and summer squash to the skillet. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender and lightly golden.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and release their juices.
Season the dish with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately, either on its own or as a side dish to complement your main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.0 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 5092 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2339 mg | 50% | |
*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.
