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Squash Skillet

Easy, Simple, Healthy, and Tasty, this one will be on repeat as long as the produce lasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Global
Servings 6
Calories 20 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet 10-12" Cast Iron or non stick

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ea Zucchini Small, washed, trimmed, sliced 1/4"
  • 2 ea Squash Summer, Small, trimmed, sliced 1/4"
  • 1 ea Onion Small, peeled, sliced 1/4"
  • 1/2 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Sprinkle Magic Dust See Notes, optional
  • 1 Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese Fresh grated, optional

Instructions
 

  • Over medium-high heat, heat the fat(s) until rippling.
  • Add the onions and stir fry until tender / translucent, 3-4 minutes
  • Add the zucchini and yellow squash in as even a layer as possible and season, with dust or just salt and pepper
  • Let the veggies sit without stirring or moving for 2-3 minutes so they can brown.
  • Stir, add a bit more seasoning, and continue to cook, stirring on occasion, until the squash is tender to your liking (5-7 minutes)
  • Taste, season, add Parmesan, and serve hot.

Notes

One can go all squash or all zucchini; I used both for the visual variety.
"Magic Dust" Seasoning
  •   1 tsp Onion Powder
  •   1 tsp Salt
  •   1 tsp Paprika, I use smoked
  •   1 tsp garlic powder
  •   1/4 tsp Dried Oregano
  •   1/4 tsp Dried Basil
  •   1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  •   1/4 tsp Cayenne
 
Add all to spice grinder and process finely. Alt, use a mortar and pestle and go for broke
Taste and adjust as necessary

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 67IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.01mg
Keyword Skillet, Squash, Stir Fry, Summer, Zucchini
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