Skillet Zucchini and Squash

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

A quick and easy vegetable side dish with zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and bell peppers.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
minced chives (optional)

Directions

1 Heat butter and olive oil together in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion once butter is bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for 1 minute. Stir in yellow squash and zucchini slices. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes.
2 Stir in minced garlic and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Keep cooking, stirring continuously, until squash has desired texture, 2 to 3 minutes.
3 Sprinkle with minced chives before serving.