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Summer Squash With Toasted Garlic And Lime Recipe

This vibrant summer squash recipe is bursting with fresh flavor! Perfectly tender-crisp squash is tossed with fragrant toasted garlic, zesty lime juice, and fresh herbs. A simple yet elegant side dish or light meal, ready in under an hour. Great for summer squash or zucchini.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 28.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Summer Squash With Toasted Garlic And Lime

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Ingredients for Summer Squash With Toasted Garlic And Lime

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How to Make Summer Squash With Toasted Garlic And Lime

  1. Toss 2 pounds of summer squash (sliced into half-moons) with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let stand in a colander set over a bowl for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  2. Rinse the squash thoroughly and pat completely dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large skillet, saute 4 cloves of minced garlic in 1/4 cup vegetable broth over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside. Reserve the broth.
  5. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  6. Add the squash to the skillet and saute for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the reserved toasted garlic.
  8. Season with salt to taste.
  9. Mix well and serve immediately. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

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