Hurry and grab some yellow summer squash before summer disappears. We like to sauté our squash very simply in a skillet with garlic salt. And sometimes we make summer squash with cherry tomatoes. But this is a new way to prepare it (easy!), and it’s quite delicious too.
Ingredients needed:
olive oil yellow summer squash garlic water salt and pepper fresh basil
How to make Smothered Yellow Squash:
Heat a little olive oil in a skillet, and sauté half the squash until browned. Remove the cooked squash to a bowl, and then sauté the rest of the squash in the same manner. Return all of the cooked squash to the skillet, add garlic and cook some more. Add water, and salt/pepper, and continue to cook until the squash is soft and the liquid has evaporated. Stir in fresh basil, and serve.
That’s it! It’s a very simple recipe. Sometimes I like to sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on top too.
This recipe is WW friendly!
If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers eating plan, one serving of this smothered yellow squash will cost you just one point on any color plan. And if you aren’t following any kind of eating plan, then you just get the benefit of having a healthier side dish for your dinner.
I suggest you serve this smothered yellow squash with grilled flank steak, salmon with mustard and brown sugar glaze, lemon parmesan chicken or mustard brown sugar pork chops. Enjoy!
