How to Make Sautéed Vegetables

Sautéed Vegetables

Let’s make sautéed vegetables for dinner tonight.

This is a great, easy side dish to serve with chicken or fish. It is also very healthy! Squash is loaded with vitamin A and C. It also has E, K and folate. It is also a good source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Sun dried tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A, C and K. They also have calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorous.

Sautéed Squash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium squashes (e.g., zucchini or yellow squash)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Squash:
    • Slice the squashes into thin pieces.
  2. Heat the Skillet:
    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat until very hot.
  3. Sauté the Squash:
    • Add the sliced squash to the hot skillet.
    • Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and slightly golden.
  4. Add Tomatoes and Olives:
    • Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives.
    • Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives to the skillet with the squash.
  5. Finish Cooking:
    • Continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is cooked through and the flavors are well combined.
  6. Season and Serve:
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve hot as a side dish or a light main course.

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful sautéed squash with sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives.

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