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summer squash mediterranean style

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Nor Mac
@Adashofloverecipepage
Northern, MA

I put this together a few years back. I make this as a side dish in the Summer quite often. It is flavorful and my family loves it. This is for the person who doesn't like Zucchini and tomatoes. Personally I prefer my Zucchini this way. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For summer squash mediterranean style

  • 2
    medium zucchini or 1 zucchini and 1 yellow squash
  • 1
    large sweet onion chopped large pieces
  • 1
    red or green bell pepper chopped
  • 1
    cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 Tbsp
    basil, dried
  • 1 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1 tsp
    or more oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    or more black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    thyme optional
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese fresh grated
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2
    grated or minced clove garlic

How To Make summer squash mediterranean style

  • 1
    Cook garlic in a pan with 1 tsp olive oil. It takes about 30 seconds in a hot pan. Do not over brown it. Just cook until it starts to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 2
    Add the butter and olive oil to pan. Mix together until melted. Add all vegetables to pan.
  • 3
    Cook on med. high high heat. Keep stirring constantly folding veggies from bottom to top. After 5 minutes. Add the seasonings. Stir to combine.
  • 4
    Cook until onions are nicely camelozed and Zucchini is cooked but not mush. Stir in cooked garlic.
  • 5
    After it is cooked. Add more of the same seasonings if desired. I usually add more salt and basil. Taste it and decide for your self. ( it depends on the size of zucchin used etc. )
  • 6
    Sprinkle parmesean cheese over vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine. Keep folding veggies on heat. After 3 minutes or so ready to serve.
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