quick sauteed summer squash

Schenectady, NY
Updated on Jul 13, 2022

If you want a quick and flavorful yellow squash side dish, this is it! Takes a few minutes and is not your momma's mushy stewed squash! Everyone who complains about summer squash LOVES this!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

A wonderfully quick and easy summer side dish. The summer squash is tender. We loved the sweet carrots and slightly caramelized onions. Balsamic vinegar adds a slight tang to the dish. A delicious way to enjoy summer squash.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 large summer squash
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 dash garlic powder

How To Make quick sauteed summer squash

  • Squash and onion sliced.
    Step 1
    Slice yellow squash and onion in 1/2, slice, and halve.
  • Carrots sliced thin.
    Step 2
    Use a mandolin and slice the carrots into thin slices.
  • Veggies and spices tossed together.
    Step 3
    Mix all veggies together and add spices.
  • Heating oil.
    Step 4
    Heat olive oil in a skillet (I use a copper wok on a gas range).
  • Cooking veggies in the hot oil.
    Step 5
    When very hot, add veggie mixture and pan fry until brown but not soft.
  • Balsamic vinegar and remaining spices added to summer squash.
    Step 6
    Add balsamic vinegar and keep tossing until tender but not mushy. Add salt, garlic powder, and pepper until the desired flavor.

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Category: Vegetables
Collection: Food in a Flash
Collection: Healthier Fare
Collection: Summer Recipes
Collection: Fresh Finds
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: American

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