Sherris Mexi Zucchini Squash Saute Recipes

SAUTEED SQUASH MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the squash, zucchini, mushrooms, onion and red pepper in butter for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic salt and pepper; sprinkle with cheese.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet, about 1 minute. Add scallions and garlic; saute in the hot oil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Saute until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
• Divide mixture evenly among plates. Garnish with basil.

SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, squash, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and squash are tender and beginning to brown in some spots, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

SAUTEED SQUASH WITH TOMATOES & ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-4 minutes. Add zucchini; cook and stir 3 minutes., Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook and stir until squash is tender, 4-6 minutes longer. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MEXICAN ZUCCHINI OR YELLOW NECK SQUASH, CALABASITAS GUISADAS

Steps:

• 1. Wash and dice your squash in small pieces, heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or sauté pan. Add the onion, garlic, peppers, cilantro, and sauté in the hot oil for about two minutes. Then add the squash and continue to sauté for about 10 minutes. Keep stirring so as to completely sauté all the squash, you may add a little more olive oil if your squash looks a little dry. Continue to sauté for 5 more minutes.
• 2. Next add the wine, oregano or epazote, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper and the diced tomatos. Stir well taste to see if it has enough salt. Cover lower the heat and cook for about 15 minutes more or until squash is cooked tender. Do not over cook. Serve as a side dish.
• 3. I have only used one serrano but you may add more if you like your calabasitas a little hotter.

SHERRI'S MEXI ZUCCHINI SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Drain fat but reserve 1-2 Tablespoons in pan.
• Add squash, onion, and bell pepper and saute 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and tomato sauce and simmer 10 minutes.
• Add seasonings and cook gently until liquid is thick, about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese and cover to allow cheese to melt. (or place in oven until cheese melts.).