Best 6 Crookneck Squash And Tomatoes Recipes

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## Delight in the Goodness of Crookneck Squash and Tomatoes: A Culinary Journey

Discover the culinary wonders of crookneck squash and tomatoes, a delightful duo that brings a burst of flavors and colors to your plate. From hearty skillet meals to refreshing summer salads, this dynamic pair shines in a variety of dishes. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore a collection of tantalizing recipes that showcase the versatility of these garden gems.

1. **One-Pot Crookneck Squash and Tomato Skillet:** Savor the simplicity and convenience of this one-pot meal. Tender crookneck squash and juicy tomatoes are sautéed with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish that's perfect for busy weeknights.

2. **Summer Squash and Tomato Casserole:** Indulge in the comforting goodness of this classic casserole. Layers of thinly sliced crookneck squash, tomatoes, and a creamy cheese sauce meld together in perfect harmony, topped with a golden brown breadcrumb crust.

3. **Grilled Crookneck Squash and Tomato Skewers:** Elevate your grilling experience with these colorful skewers. Marinated crookneck squash and tomatoes are grilled to perfection, offering a smoky and slightly charred flavor that complements the natural sweetness of the vegetables.

4. **Crookneck Squash and Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette:** Experience the refreshing flavors of summer in this vibrant salad. Crisp crookneck squash, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil are tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, creating a light and refreshing side dish or a delightful vegetarian main course.

5. **Oven-Roasted Crookneck Squash and Tomatoes:** Enjoy the caramelized sweetness of roasted vegetables with this simple yet flavorful dish. Crookneck squash and tomatoes are roasted with olive oil, herbs, and a touch of honey, resulting in a tender and slightly crispy texture that's perfect for any occasion.

These recipes highlight the versatility of crookneck squash and tomatoes, showcasing their ability to shine in a variety of culinary creations. From hearty skillets to refreshing salads and everything in between, there's a recipe here for every taste and occasion. So gather your ingredients, fire up your stove or grill, and get ready to savor the deliciousness of crookneck squash and tomatoes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SKILLET CROOKNECK SQUASH AND ONIONS



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We. Love. Squash. Simple, with only 3 other ingredients, besides salt and pepper, this recipe sets off the delicious, slightly sweet flavor of crookneck or summer squash. Mom used to stew squash, but this vegetable releases a lot of water when it cooks, so I don't add any water. The long, slow cooking helps to release the natural sugars in the onion and the squash. You can add additional herbs or seasonings, if you like, or cook it for less time to make it firmer, but this is how we do it. Just squash.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup ghee
¾ cup chopped yellow onion
2 pounds crookneck squash, halved or quartered lengthwise, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt ghee in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add squash, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 more minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

YELLOW SQUASH AND TOMATOES



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Kathy Smith of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania writes of her Yellow Squash and Tomatoes, "Don't be fooled by the simplicity; this is so good. I made it at least once a week last summer when the garden was producing squash, tomatoes and basil."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium yellow summer squash, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute squash in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, basil, pepper and salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CROOKNECK SQUASH AND TOMATOES



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My mother always fixed this for us during the summer and for potluck dinners, and everyone always ate it up and would ask for more.

Provided by Rhonda Brock Fuller

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 yellow squash, sliced
4 medium tomatoes, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 quart casserole dish.
  • Alternate slices of the squash and tomatoes in the prepared casserole dish, and sprinkle with green onions. Mix the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl, and drizzle over the vegetables.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until squash is tender. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 197.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SQUASH AND GREEN BEAN SAUTE SIDE DISH



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Simple, tasty side dish which is quick and easy to prepare.

Provided by CathWithKids

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 yellow squash, sliced
1 ½ cups green beans
1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir squash and green beans in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley, coriander, salt, and black pepper into squash mixture; cook and stir until tomatoes have softened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 167.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

HALIBUT, SQUASH, TOMATOES, AND OLIVES



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Steaming food in parchment -- or en papillote, as it's traditionally called -- is a low-fat way to cook a full meal in one shot: The juices from each ingredient are sealed inside the pouch to flavor the dish. Plus, it makes for a dramatic presentation.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless 6-ounce halibut fillets
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 yellow squash
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup pitted oil-cured black olives
2 whole sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly season the halibut fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. Cut 4 pieces of parchment paper (12 by 16 inches each) and lay them on a clean work surface. Fold each in half crosswise, making a crease in the middle, then open and lay flat.
  • Cut yellow squash into julienned strips and divide among parchment rectangles, mounding on one side of the fold. Season with salt and pepper. Lay a piece of halibut on top of each pile of squash. Divide the cherry tomatoes (sliced in half, if large) and olives between the four piles and top each pile with thyme. Drizzle each with oil.
  • Starting in one corner, fold each packet into a half-moon and seal well. Transfer packets to a rimmed baking sheet, and cook in the oven until parchment puffs up, about 12 to 14 minutes. To serve, place each packet on a plate and cut open with kitchen shears at the table, being careful not to burn yourself when the steam escapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 g, Cholesterol 54 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 37 g, Sodium 255 g

PAN-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL



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This Provençal summer dish is delightful as a starter or as a side dish with fish, chicken or cooked grains.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds medium or small zucchini or other summer squash, thinly sliced or diced depending on what shape squash you use
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ripe tomatoes, grated on the large holes of a box grater, or peeled, seeded and diced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped or slivered fresh basil (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a wide, heavy skillet. Add the zucchini. Cook, stirring or shaking the pan, until the zucchini is lightly seared and beginning to soften, three to five minutes. Remove from the pan, and set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, then the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant -- less than 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have begun to cook down, about five minutes. Return the zucchini to the pan, add salt and pepper to taste, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender and translucent and the tomatoes have cooked down to a fragrant sauce. Stir in the basil, and taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from the heat and serve hot, or allow to cool and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and firm crookneck squash and tomatoes. This will ensure that the vegetables are flavorful and hold their shape during cooking.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the vegetables will steam instead of roast.
  • Roast the vegetables at a high temperature. This will help them caramelize and develop a delicious flavor.
  • Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will enhance their flavor.
  • Serve the roasted vegetables immediately. They are best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Roasted crookneck squash and tomatoes is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is a healthy and flavorful way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The combination of sweet squash and tangy tomatoes is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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