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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Sautéed squash and onions

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Servings: 8
Cook Time: Prep time: 15 minutes; Total time: 30 minutes
Meal Type: Appetizer
NC Ingredients: Squash, zucchini, green onions

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Ingredients

2
tbsp olive oil
1
large bunch green onions, chopped
1
lb. yellow squash, cut in medium dice
1
lb. zucchini, cut in medium dice
Salt and pepper to taste (go heavy on the pepper)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or stir fry pan.

Step 2

Add the olive oil and heat slightly.

Step 3

Add the onions and sauté 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the yellow squash and zucchini and cook, stirring frequently until the vegetables soften.

Step 5

Add salt and pepper; start with ½ teaspoon of each.

Step 6

Cook until desired doneness.

Step 7

Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

 
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Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.