Sautéed Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Lemon and Basil

This sautéed zucchini and squash dish is a wonderful low carb side dish with amazing flavors.

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It is so easy to transform a basic vegetable like zucchini or yellow squash into something special when you add the right ingredients to it. This recipe involves sauteing the vegetables then adding Italian-inspired zingy fresh lemon juice and peppery fresh basil leaves. These two additions are a fantastic complement to the squash and would be an amazing side dish to these Baked Chicken Thighs or Rainbow Trout with Almond Cream.

Slice the zucchini and squash – diagonal (bias) slices look slightly prettier, I think.

In a large sauté pan, add a few drops of olive oil and swish it around the pan. Place over a medium heat and add the vegetables. Cook until they have started to turn brown at the edges, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.

When the zucchini and squash are cooked, squeeze over half a lemon and throw in some torn basil leaves. Season with salt and black pepper, then serve!

Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Lemon and Basil

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 95 kcal

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Ingredients

• 1 zucchini sliced
• 1 yellow squash sliced
• 1 tbs olive oil
• Juice from half a lemon
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves torn
• salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Add the olive oil to a large pan and place over a medium heat. Add the zucchini and squash and sauté until cooked, turning occasionally.
2. Squeeze the lemon over the vegetables and add the basil leaves. Stir to mix, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

4g net carbs per serving

Nutrition Facts

Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Lemon and Basil

Amount Per Serving

Calories 95 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 10mg 0%

Potassium 512mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 9.1%

Vitamin C 43.8%

Calcium 3%

Iron 3.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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