Sauteed Patty Pan Squash

Rarely can you find patty pan (aka scalloped) squash in the grocery store. However, many farmers markets have them. In Texas, it seems that every farmers market is overflowing with squash come June. However, if you can’t find them, any summer squash will do. I also have made this recipe using yellow squash and zucchini and it was quite delicious. The freshness of the ingredients scream “summer”.

Step: 1

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until foaming, 1 to 2 minutes. Saute onion in the olive oil-butter until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add squash and garlic; season with lemon pepper. Saute mixture until squash is easily pierced with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes.

Step: 2

Mix spinach, parsley, and basil into squash mixture; saute until spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Squeeze lemon juice over mixture and sprinkle in Parmesan cheese; stir well. Season mixture with salt and black pepper.

Per Serving: 79 calories; protein 1.5g; carbohydrates 4.4g; fat 6.6g; cholesterol 8.3mg; sodium 141.4mg.

Deciding stay in and cook your dinner instead of eat in the evening out is already a step in the best direction if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no good way to know exactly what’s going into the food you’re eating than by making it yourself! Making the best of the main dish is only half the process , like that . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to turn your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

A side dish can easily make down of your health goals, as sweetness , sodium, fat, and calories would all get rather high quickly if you’re not think about it . But with our healthy side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that problem .