carrot and squash ribbons

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jeanne Benavidez
Odessa, TX

I love veggie dishes. When I am looking for quick and easy side dishes, I like to get fresh veggies and cook them just until they are fork tender. You're not cooking away all of the flavor and nutrients.

(1 rating)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For carrot and squash ribbons

  • 2 lg
    carrots, peeled
  • 3 lg
    zucchini, peeled
  • 3 lg
    yellow squash, peeled
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley leaves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1/2
    lime, juiced

How To Make carrot and squash ribbons

  • 1
    Cut the carrots, zucchini and squash into flat ribbons with a mandoline slicer.
  • 2
    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • 3
    Add carrot ribbons. Toss in zucchini and squash ribbons, salt, pepper, parsley and lime juice.
  • 4
    Cook for 6 to 10 minutes or until the veggies are just fork tender.
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