Yellow Squash Dinner

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and delicious Yellow Squash Dinner, a speedy skillet recipe that’s bursting with fresh garden flavors. Tender yellow squash is sautéed with sweet red onions, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, then finished with a sprinkle of nutty Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley to create a dish that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful. Perfect as a vegetarian main or a colorful side, this easy 30-minute recipe combines wholesome ingredients and simple techniques for a meal that’s light, satisfying, and packed with nutrition. Seasoned with a touch of black pepper and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, it’s a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish that celebrates the best of summer produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized Yellow squash
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the yellow squash. Slice each squash into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Step 2

Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Peel the red onion and thinly slice it into half moons. Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the sliced red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion starts to soften.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the yellow squash rounds to the skillet. Stir to coat them in the oil, garlic, and onion mixture. Spread them out in an even layer and let them cook undisturbed for 3 minutes to develop a slight golden color.

Step 7

Stir the squash and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the squash is tender but still holds its shape.

Step 8

Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for another 2 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley over the dish.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy your Yellow Squash Dinner!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1141.6 grams (1141.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	607

Total Fat 37.90g	49%
Saturated Fat 9.60g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 1379mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 55.30g	20%
Dietary Fiber 13.00g	46%
Total Sugars 31.70g
Protein 20.20g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 479mg	37%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 2442mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 34.4%