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Sautéed Yellow Squash and Zucchini

Posted on March 28, 2021August 15, 2022
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Sauteed Yellow Squash and Zucchini

Sautéed Yellow Squash and Zucchini is a colorful, savory and delicious side dish.   Easy to make with simple ingredients.

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Sauteed Squash Zucchini
Yellow onion that has been peeled and sliced into halves.

Pictured is the yellow onion I used. It’s peeled, thinly sliced and then halved.  Looks like the letter “C” or a half moon.

Sauteed Yellow Squash Zucchini
Peeling yellow squash is truly a personal preference. The skin is pretty and edible. However, I peeled it because that’s how my aunt prefers it.

Yellow squash (smooth skin) doesn’t have to be peeled for this recipe.  Mine is peeled because that’s how my precious aunt prefers it.  

Sauteed Yellow Squash and Zucchini
Zucchini quarters.

Zucchini [zo͞oˈkēnē] is a green variety of  smooth-skinned summer squash.

Sauteed Yellow Squash and Zucchini
This savory side dish is quick and easy to make. Prep and cook in about 30 minutes. Smells great while cooking.

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Sauteed Yellow Squash and Zucchini
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Sautéed Yellow Squash and Zucchini

Sautéed Yellow Squash and Zucchini is colorful, savory and delicious side dish.   Easy to make with simple ingredients. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time6 minutes mins
Total Time26 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced or use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 2-3 medium zucchini sliced into quarters about 1/4" thick
  • 2-3 medium yellow squash sliced into quarters about 1/4" thick
  • 1 yellow onion peeled, sliced thin and cut in half
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt more or less as preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper more or less as preferred

Instructions

  • Place olive oil and and unsalted butter in a large skillet over low-medium heat. Add garlic (if using) and stir constantly until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  • Quickly arrange zucchini, squash and sliced onions in one layer. Evenly sprinkle Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper over top.
  • Allow to cook over low-medium heat until dark spots form (2-3 minutes). Watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Flip over. Continue cooking 2-3 more minutes OR until desired tenderness.
  • Turn heat off. Taste a cooled sample. Season with salt and black pepper as preferred.
  • Serve hot or warm.

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