Description
A vibrant, tender yellow squash dish infused with garlic and butter. This 10-minute weeknight staple uses simple ingredients for a rich, caramelized flavor. Serve as a side or standalone dish.
Ingredients
4 cups yellow squash, sliced (½-inch rounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan butter/olive oil for non-dairy)
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Wash and slice yellow squash into uniform ½-inch rounds. Discard ends.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
Add squash to the pan in a single layer. Cook 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Cook 1-2 minutes more. Remove from heat immediately.
Notes
Use a mandoline for uniform slicing. Preheat the skillet fully for better caramelization. If cooking for a larger group, add vegetable broth (1-2 tablespoons) during sautéing for moisture. Non-dairy: substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil. Garnish with extra garlic or fresh dill for visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
