Steps to Prepare Japanese Vegetable Side Dishes

Sauteed Summer Squash Side Dish

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Recipe Summary Sauteed Summer Squash Side Dish

This is a quick and easy side dish that goes perfectly with meats, pastas, and fish. It is a saute of zucchini and summer squash.

Ingredients | Japanese Vegetable Side Dishes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 bunch scallions, diced

1 teaspoon minced garlic, or more to taste

1 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste

1 summer squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste

4 pinches dried Italian seasoning, or to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Directions

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet, about 1 minute. Add scallions and garlic; saute in the hot oil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Saute until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.

Divide mixture evenly among plates. Garnish with basil.

Regular onions are a fine substitute for scallions.

You can garnish with fresh parsley instead of basil, if desired.

Info | Japanese Vegetable Side Dishes

prep: 15 mins cook: 15 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

TAG : Sauteed Summer Squash Side Dish

Side Dish, Vegetables, Squash, Zucchini,