Sautéed Patty Pan Squash Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 sweet yellow onion (such as Vidalia), thinly sliced
• 4 patty pan squash, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
• 1 dash lemon pepper
• 1 cups packed fresh spinach (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1: Gather all ingredients and prepare them as listed above.

Step 2: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until foaming, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3: Add the sliced onion and saut until it becomes tender and translucent, approximately 3 minutes.

Step 4: Add the sliced squash and crushed garlic. Season the mixture with a dash of lemon pepper. Saut the mixture until the squash becomes tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 5: Stir in the spinach, parsley, and basil into the squash mixture. Continue to saut for another minute until the spinach wilts.

Step 6: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the mixture and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top. Stir well to combine the flavors.

Step 7: Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Give everything one last stir and remove from heat.

Cook's Note

This recipe can also be made with yellow squash or zucchini, and it turns out just as delicious. Feel free to experiment with different types of squash.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 79
• Total Fat: 7g (8% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 3g (13% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 8mg (3% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 141mg (6% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 4g (2% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (3% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 1g
• Protein: 2g (3% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 16mg (17% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 41mg (3% Daily Value)
• Iron: 1mg (4% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 177mg (4% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is based on available data for this recipe. For medically restrictive diets, please consult your doctor or dietitian before preparing this dish.