Description
Fresh summer garden squash combined with Zucchini Yellow Squash create a delightful side dish that celebrates seasonal produce. Crispy caramelized onions add the perfect crunch, making this recipe a simple yet satisfying way to enjoy vegetables straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 zucchini
- 2 yellow squash
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Dairy and Cream Components:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Finishing Touches:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Crispy fried onions for topping
Instructions
- Cut zucchini and yellow squash into uniform ¼-inch thick rounds, ensuring consistent cooking.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, creating an even cooking surface.
- Sauté the chopped onion for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pieces become translucent and soft.
- Crush garlic cloves and add to the skillet, cooking for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Arrange zucchini and yellow squash slices in a single layer, allowing each piece to caramelize slightly.
- Gently rotate vegetables after 3-4 minutes to ensure even browning on both sides.
- Pour ½ cup heavy cream into the skillet, creating a rich, smooth sauce that coats the vegetables.
- Reduce heat and let the cream simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken naturally.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese over the vegetable mixture, stirring until completely melted.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to your preference.
- Transfer the creamy vegetable mixture to a serving dish with a slotted spoon to drain excess liquid.
- Scatter a generous handful of crispy fried onions across the top for a delightful crunch.
Notes
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice zucchini and squash uniformly for even cooking.
- Select fresh, firm vegetables without soft spots for the best texture and flavor.
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent burning while allowing vegetables to caramelize slightly.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top for more depth and consider gluten-free crispy onions to adapt for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-19 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg