Olive Oil-Braised Summer Squash

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Zucchini or any other kind of summer squash will work in this easy vegetable side dish. Serve with grilled chicken or fish for a quick and healthy dinner.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon anchovy paste
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 pound summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat oil, garlic, anchovy paste and crushed red pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until the garlic is sizzling and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Add squash and zucchini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 12 to 16 minutes. Stir in oregano and salt.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

140	Calories
13g	Fat
6g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 140
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Vitamin A 347IU	7%
Vitamin C 28mg	31%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Sodium 202mg	9%
Calcium 30mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 28mg	7%
Potassium 408mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Olive Oil-Braised Summer Squash

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