SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED PEPPER AND ONION

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This is the time of year when, no matter what part of the country you live in, tables at farmers' markets are piled high with summer squash, mounds of it: yellow, light green and dark, round and long. This is a vegetable that expresses itself well in a wide range of dishes; just about every cuisine in the world knows how to show it off. It's an excellent low-calorie food, with only 19 calories per cup of raw squash. This dish is great on its own as a side dish, but it can also be incorporated into many other recipes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup chopped)
2 plump garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds summer squash, cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 small red pepper, cut in 1/4-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic, summer squash, red pepper, and about 3/4 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the squash is translucent and the red pepper tender, about 10 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Serve as a side dish, or use as a filling for a vegetable tart, gratin, or frittata.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 51, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

shorif mahmud
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Falak Ijaz
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Zan Zamin
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This was a great recipe. I used zucchini instead of summer squash and it was still delicious.


sam smit
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Frhan Ali
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. It's also very versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to your liking.


Melody Larson
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. Even my picky eater loved it!


Kiran Thapa
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This was a great way to use up some of the summer squash from my garden. It was simple to make and very flavorful.


Moti Rai
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


MD JUBAID
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This dish was a hit at my last party. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Md Ashraful Islam tutul
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I was looking for a healthy and easy summer squash recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was quick to make and the flavors were great.


Mo Betta
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This was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely make it again.


Anuj Rana
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I made this last night and it was delicious! I added a little bit of garlic and it was perfect.


magic ETC
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The squash was cooked perfectly and the red pepper and onion added a great flavor.