Sautéed Summer Squash Side Dish

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Learn how to sauté summer squash and zucchini with basic herbs and seasonings, resulting in a super flavorful side dish that goes with any meal.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch scallions, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic, or more to taste
1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste
1 medium summer squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Directions

1 Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic; sauté in hot oil until tender and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini, summer squash, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; sauté until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
2 Garnish individual servings with basil.