Yellow Squash Or Zucchini Matchsticks Sauted - 4 Ways Recipe

Name: Yellow Squash Or Zucchini Matchsticks Sauted - 4 Ways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs summer squash, cut into matchsticks (or julienned. yellow squash, zucchini or other summer squash); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (more or less to your taste); kosher salt; black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; Way 1; 1/4 cup almonds, sliced (or slivered); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; Way 2; 1 jalapeno, chopped; 1/4 cup lime juice (lemon ok); 1/4 cup pepitas (if you have them); Way 3; 1 large carrot, shredded; 1 tbp white miso; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; Way 4; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; dollop Greek yogurt

Servings: persons

2 lbs summer squash, cut into matchsticks (or julienned. yellow squash, zucchini or other summer squash)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced (more or less to your taste)
kosher salt
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Way 1
1/4 cup almonds, sliced (or slivered)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Way 2
1 jalapeno, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice (lemon ok)
1/4 cup pepitas (if you have them)
Way 3
1 large carrot, shredded
1 tbp white miso
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Way 4
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
dollop Greek yogurt

1
Place your matchstick squashi in a colander and set it in the sink or over a larger bowl. Toss with 1 tsp salt. Let it stand 10 minutes. Squeeze well to remove as much excess moisture as possible. Do not rince.
2
Way 1 - toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing until brown -- about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
3
All Ways - Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and spices until fragrant, just a minute or two.
4
Add squash (and carrots for Way 3) and cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp tender, about 2-5 minutes. Don't let it go limp.
5
Move to a serving bowl.
6
Finish Way 1 - fold in parmesan and almonds.
7
Finish Way 2 - cover with lime juice and pepitas.
8
Finish Way 3 - Whisk together miso and vinegar. Sprinkle over squash.
9
Finish Way 4 - Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.
10
Salt and pepper to taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs summer squash, cut into matchsticks (or julienned. yellow squash, zucchini or other summer squash), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (more or less to your taste), kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Yellow Squash Or Zucchini Matchsticks Sauted - 4 Ways falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Yellow Squash Or Zucchini Matchsticks Sauted - 4 Ways

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