Summer Squash Sauté

Name: Summer Squash Sauté
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters sliced almonds; 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 59 milliliters finely grated Parmesan; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 907 grams summer squash and/or zucchini, cut into matchsticks

Summer Squash Sauté might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 7g of protein, 13g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up olive oil, summer squash and/or zucchini, parmesan, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 25 minutes.

Instructions

Place squash in a colander set in the sink or over a large bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon salt.

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Squash

Salt

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Colander

Bowl

Let squash stand 10 minutes, then squeeze well to remove as much excess moisture as possible (do not rinse).

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Squash

Meanwhile, toast almonds in a large dry skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

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Almonds

Toast

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Frying Pan

Transfer to a plate; let cool.

Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring often, until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Garlic

Add squash and cook, tossing occasionally, until crisptender, about 5 minutes. Fold in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Fold in almonds.

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Salt And Pepper

Parmesan

Almonds

Squash

1 Dish, 4 Ways

Switch up this squash sauté with different flavor combinations: Chile + Lime: Cook 1 chopped jalapeño along with garlic and red pepper flakes. Omit almonds and cheese and finish squash with lime juice and toasted pepitas.Carrot + Miso: Shred 1 large carrot and cook with the squash.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Lime Juice