Sliced & Diced: Summer Squash

Tricia — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:00:57 +0000

We have started getting oodles of summer squash in our Happy Box lately. Is yours bountiful from your garden? I have been freezing it the last few weeks in cubes and slices as we use it for various purposes. From time to time there are recipes that utilize summer squash so I thought it made for a great Sliced & Diced.

Here is what my research yielded:

As is per usual, when making OAMM recipes you can assume the measurements for a medium summer squash. Remember to adjust accordingly if the vegetables you are using are sizes other than medium.

Here are some recipes on this site using Summer Squash:

Parmesan Summer Squash

Tricia — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:00:54 +0000

I really love a good steak, but sometimes I think that I could actually be a vegetarian. I just LOVE fresh vegetables. Of course, I love them covered in butter a lot better, but hey I didn’t say I could be a vegan!

Anyway, this is one of my favorite quick fixes dinner side dishes. Especially in the summer when summer squash is bountiful.

Author/Source:

Tricia @ Onceamonthmom.com

Ingredients:

2 medium summer squash, sliced
2 Tablespoons butter
.25 cups Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Heat a large skillet and melt butter. Saute summer squash until slightly tender and browned. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Freezing Directions:

Not recommended after cooking. You could place all ingredients in freezer bag and freeze. To serve: Thaw. Saute until slightly tender and browned. Serve.