Description
Enjoy a simple and delicious low-carb side dish with this garlic butter zucchini and yellow squash recipe. It’s quick, easy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust garlic and red pepper flakes to your preference.
- For a richer flavor, use browned butter.
- Add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg