South Beach Style Savory Squash Saute Recipes

YELLOW SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• Slice the Squash and onion.
• Add to butter in frying pan.
• Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper as desired.
• Saute until Tender.
• Serve hot.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE (SOUTH BEACH DIET P1)

Steps:

• Pierce the squash in several places, put on a plate and microwave until tender (mine took about 20 minutes).
• Allow cool while you cook the meat and veggie mixture.
• Brown meat with garlic, onion, salt and pepper, and bell pepper.
• Drain and add Italian spice and tomatoes.
• If it seems really liquidy, cook some of the liquid off.
• Cut the squash in half and scrape out the seeds and discard them.
• Use a fork to scrape the spaghetti into strands and mix gently with sauce mix.
• Transfer to a large casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake uncovered for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake 10-15 minutes more.

SUMMER SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• Saute squash and onion in butter until LIGHTLY browned.
• Add tomato, parmesan cheese, and garlic salt.
• Cover and cook until tender about 5 mins.
• (Longer depending on how tender vegetables are desired) Can always add more of anything- squash, tomato, cheese or butter depending on taste.

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.

YELLOW SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• Coat frying pan or sauce pan with olive oil and heat to a medium-high heat.
• Add in onions, squash, and green pepper and saute until everything everything is lightly browned but still has some crispyness to it.
• About 8 minutes for me.
• Add in seasonings and stir well.
• Let cook for an additional minute and serve.

SPECTACULAR SPAGHETTI SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Bake whole squash 1 hour or until tender when pierced with fork.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool 5-10 minutes.
• Halve lengthwise and remove seeds.
• With fork, pull out spaghetti-like strands and place in large serving bowl.
• Set aside.
• In large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
• Add mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini, green onions, garlic, bell pepper, and snow peas.
• Cook until soft (4-5 minutes).
• Pour over squash and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.

SOUTH BEACH STYLE SAVORY SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• Fry turkey bacon over medium-high heat in pan until crisp.
• Depending on the brand of turkey bacon you use you may need to coat the pan slightly with cooking spray.
• Remove bacon from pan and let drain on paper towels if oily, then crumble when cooled.
• In the same pan, over medium-high heat add olive oil and then onions.
• Sauté onions until they start to become translucent.
• Add garlic, and yellow squash.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sauté for 1-2 minutes until squash is still crisp-tender.
• Add white wine and bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, add Splenda and Greek seasoning and stir to combine.
• Let simmer for 10 minutes or until your desired tenderness for squash.
• Just before serving, stir in crumbled bacon and serve.