Zucchini and Squash Sauté

Close up of a skillet with sliced zucchini and squash sautéed with onions and fresh thyme.

PRINT PIN Save

4 from 1 vote

This zucchini and squash sauté is seasoned with thyme for a quick, healthy and easy vegetable side dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ onion, diced (about ½ to ¾ cup worth)
2 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch moons
2 squash, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch moons
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, roughly chopped (see notes) - from 5-6 small sprigs

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
Add sliced zucchini and squash. Season with salt and pepper and saute for 5-6 minutes, until slightly tender.
Sprinkle with fresh thyme. Stir to combine and saute for another minute.
Remove from heat and serve hot.

Save This Recipe

We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

Notes

You can substitute dried thyme instead of using fresh thyme. Use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme and add it when you season the zucchini and squash with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below or follow me on Instagram @familyfoodonthetable and tag me in your photo!