dinner in 30 minutes · Side dish

Fast Yellow Squash Side Dish

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This Friday will mark the first day of fall!  However, fresh produce is still available in the grocery stores, if not in your local farmer’s market.  If you have access to fresh yellow squash, I have the perfect side dish that doesn’t require the frying method!  This also goes into the category of prepared in under 10 minutes!  This is healthy, delicious and fast – what a great combination!  Here’s the recipe:

Yellow Squash Ribbons W/Red Onion and Parmesan

Ingredients

 

  • 4 medium yellow squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

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How to Make It

Step 1

Using a vegetable peeler, shave squash into ribbons to measure 5 cups. Discard seeds and core of squash.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add squash, onion, and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until onion is tender, gently stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add salt, red pepper, and black pepper, and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

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Grilled chicken would be good with this dish.  When I fixed it recently I did all vegetables.  It was so refreshing and light!  I hope you’ll try this!  Even for people who might not love squash, peeling it so thinly is a great disguise!

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Enjoy!

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5 thoughts on “Fast Yellow Squash Side Dish

  1. I can’t believe that I just clicked Like on a recipe where the main ingredient is squash! Ha! But it actually looks yummy (minus the cheese) and easy to fix! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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