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summer vegetable saute

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summer vegetable saute

Before I went to France, I was going to title this post “ratatouille”.  But then I went to Paris and ordered a ratatouille from Louise Cafe.  It came with two perfectly poached eggs on top and I realized in that instant, that this was NOT RATATOUILLE.  

 

summer vegetable saut

That’s not to say that this summer vegetable saut? isn’t tasty and satisfying.  It is!  It’s fresh and vibrant.  The vegetables are cooked just enough to be tender, but still maintain their shape and form instead of slumping into a stewy mass.  Scott doesn’t like anything “mushy” especially veg, so I’ve always  erred on the slightly al dente side for his tastes.

 

summer vegetable saut

But after eating Louise’s ratatouille, I realized that he’s going to have to get over his aversion, because her ratatouille was off-the-charts FABULOUS!  

 

summer vegetable saut

I will be making Louise’s rendition soon, because it was absolutely swoon worthy!  Until then, this is a quick and easy way to spice up the squash, zucchini and tomatoes that are coming into season now!  

 

summer vegetable saut

While this is  great alongside grilled chicken or fish, it’s also good on top of pasta or tossed with orzo and parmesan for a vegetarian dinner option.

 

summer vegetable saut

The combo of fresh herbs and garlic gives the vegetable combination a tingly quality on your tongue.  Delicious and light.

 

summer vegetable saut

Fresh lemon zest and basil added just before serving really amps up the freshness quotient on this dish.  You’ll be fixing it every week this summer — especially if you have a garden!

 

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By the way, this dish is delicious served warm, but it’s every bit as good at room temperature – a smart move for those upcoming summer swelter days!

 

 

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Summer Vegetable Sauté

Put your garden vegetables to good use in this simple saute!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword squash, tomatoes, zucchini
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 103kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1" pieces
  • 2-3 small zucchini cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 small yellow squash cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion large dice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/8 -1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes depending on how much heat you like
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 14 ounce can cherry tomatoes in juice or diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1/4 cup basil julienned

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly translucent. Add the red bell pepper and continue cooking another 2-3 minutes. Add the zucchini, squash and kosher salt. Stir to combine and place a tight fitting lid on the pan. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables have softened slightly. Add the can of tomatoes, the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, rosemary and dried basil and stir to blend. Cook an additional 8-10 minutes with the lid on the pan, stirring occasionally.
  • Toss with lemon zest and fresh basil. Serve.

Notes

While this is a tasty side dish on its own, it's also makes a delicious main course served over pasta with some grated cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 24.5mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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Comments

  1. Elainee says

    October 29, 2019 at 9:21 PM

    Only used zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Seasoned with dill, oregano, garlic salt, and pepper. Sauteed in olive oil.
    Turned out deliciously!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      October 30, 2019 at 7:19 AM

      Hi Elainee! Love your substitutions — sometimes you just have to go with what’s on hand!

      Reply
  2. Chris says

    April 29, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    One of my favorites. So versatile and goes with anything grilled!

    Reply

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