Best 9 Sauteed Summer Squash With Onions And Mint Recipes

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Sauteed summer squash with onions and mint is a delightful and easy-to-make side dish that showcases the best of summer produce. With a vibrant combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds.

The recipe starts with fresh summer squash, sliced into thin rounds. These are then sautéed in a pan with onions, garlic, and olive oil until tender. The addition of fresh mint adds a refreshing burst of flavor, while a splash of lemon juice brightens up the dish. The result is a colorful and flavorful side that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, fish, or tofu.

For those looking for a more substantial meal, the article also includes a recipe for a summer squash and zucchini stir-fry. This dish features a medley of summer squash, zucchini, bell peppers, and onions, all tossed in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. Whether you're in the mood for a light and refreshing side dish or a hearty main course, this article has you covered.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEDITERRANEAN SAUTEED YELLOW SQUASH RECIPE



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Easy sautéed yellow squash recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style with sweet onions, bell peppers, garlic and a warm Eastern Mediterranean spice combination. You can totally tailor this recipe to your liking, check out the notes for recipe variations.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Vegetarian/Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Extra virgin olive oil (I used our Greek Early Harvest olive oil)
1 sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium yellow squash
1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Pitted marinated olives, sliced (optional)
Handful chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1 tsp za'atar, more for later
3/4 tsp to 1 tsp Aleppo pepper (start with less if you're not sure)
3/4 tsp ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add sweet onions and cook for about 4 minutes until translucent (you can raise heat to medium-hot and toss onions regularly.)
  • Add garlic, yellow squash, and red bell peppers. Drizzle a little more extra virgin olive oil.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and spice mixture. Toss with a wooden spoon to make sure vegetables are well coated with the spices. Cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, until squash and peppers are nice and tender (I like my squash to have some carmalized parts, so it helps to raise the heat for a little while.)
  • Transfer to a serving platter. Add another drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a generous pinch of za'atar. If you like, add a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese, pitted olives, and a handful of chopped fresh herbs like parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Sugar 1.5 g, Sodium 54 mg, Fat 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH WITH MINT



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Lemon juice and fresh mint add bright notes to a quick saute, which would make an ideal accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 medium zucchini (about 12 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium yellow squash (about 12 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, cut into thin ribbons (or 1/4-inch-thick julienne)

Steps:

  • Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook garlic and onion, stirring, until translucent but not yet softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Add the remaining oil along with the zucchini, squash, and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the mint on top, and serve immediately.

FAST SUMMER SQUASH SAUTE



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"What a yummy and fast way to fix summer squash. You can also grill it." Christie Wethington - Lexington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the squash, onion and garlic in oil and butter for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHERN SKILLET SQUASH WITH ONIONS



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Sautéed yellow squash with onion is a classic Southern side dish recipe. A delicious way to use fresh summer squash.

Provided by Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Categories     Sides

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 Yellow Squash, sliced
2 tsp Olive Oil
1 Yellow or Vidalia Onion, sliced
Salt, to taste
Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is heated, drizzle in a little olive oil, about 2 teaspoons.
  • Add the sliced yellow squash and sliced onions to the skillet. Season with a couple of pinches of salt and a pinch of black pepper.
  • Cover with a lid while cooking, stirring occasionally. Cook until the squash begins to become translucent, about 15 minutes or until squash is softened as desired.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 156 grams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, smashed
1 pound small zucchini, cut into 3 by 1/2-inch strips
1 pound small yellow summer squash, cut into 3 by 1/2-inch strips
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup quartered vine-ripened grape or cherry tomatoes
8 mint leaves, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and garlic, and saute until the garlic is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic. Increase the heat to high and add the squash. Saute, tossing frequently until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and mint and cook until warmed, about 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in a warm bowl.

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

SUMMER SQUASH SAUTE



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My mother used to whip this up for a quick summer side dish. Great with all the bounty from my dad's garden. Very easy and delicious.

Provided by greyghost

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 -2 yellow squash, sliced thick
1 onion, sliced
1 tomatoes, cut in chunks
2 -3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Saute squash and onion in butter until LIGHTLY browned.
  • Add tomato, parmesan cheese, and garlic salt.
  • Cover and cook until tender about 5 mins.
  • (Longer depending on how tender vegetables are desired) Can always add more of anything- squash, tomato, cheese or butter depending on taste.

SQUASH SAUTEED WITH ONIONS



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A QUICK and EASY vegetable to prepare! The onions give added flavor along with the garlic powder and this dish can be served with any meat.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 small yellow squash, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt

Steps:

  • Prepare squash and place slices on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and allow to stand 10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium size skillet and saute chopped onions. Dip out and set aside.
  • Pat squash slices with a paper towel to soak up beaded water drops.
  • Add vegetable oil to skillet and heat to medium temperature. Add squash slices and saute. Sprinkle with garlic powder.
  • Lift squash to serving dish and top with onion pieces.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 19.7, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.7

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH WITH PARMESAN



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A simple yet delicious recipe to use with fresh grown garden squash! I have been growing my own squash and making this side dish for years.

Provided by KGora

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium yellow summer squash
1 small onion
1 tablespoon butter
½ tablespoon canola oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided, or to taste

Steps:

  • Slice squash and onion to 3/16-inch thickness using a mandolin.
  • Melt butter and canola oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add squash and onion to the hot pan and season with salt and pepper. Saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle with additional tablespoon Parmesan cheese prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 146.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for small, tender summer squash with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash that is too large or has blemishes, as these may be bitter or tough.
  • Slice the squash thinly: This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the squash will steam instead of sautéing and will not brown properly.
  • Cook the squash in batches if necessary: If you have a lot of squash to cook, cook it in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Season the squash to taste: Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the squash immediately: Sautéed summer squash is best served immediately, while it is still hot and tender.

Conclusion:

Sautéed summer squash with onions and mint is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that is perfect for summer. It is a great way to use up fresh summer squash, and it is also a healthy and flavorful dish. The squash is tender and slightly sweet, the onions are caramelized and flavorful, and the mint adds a refreshing touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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