Garlic-Scented Summer Squash with Sweet Corn
Garlicky summer squash, zucchini, and fresh corn come together with sweet onion, vegetable broth, parsley, and butter for a tender vegetable dish with rich, aromatic flavor. It makes a fresh and comforting side for summer meals, especially alongside grilled or simply prepared mains.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Scented Summer Squash with Sweet Corn, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onion and garlic until slightly tender. Mix in the vegetable broth and corn kernels, and cook until heated through. Mix in the squash and zucchini. Cover and continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash and zucchini are tender.
- 2
Mix the parsley and butter into the skillet with the squash. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the butter is melted, then serve hot.
- 3
Add the squash and zucchini, cover, and continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash and zucchini are tender.
- 4
Stir the parsley and butter into the skillet with the squash.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Cook and stir until the butter is melted, and serve hot.
- Calories 132.5 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.66 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 10.71 g 4%
- Total Fat 9.06 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.38 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 112.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 3.4 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.69 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 232.35 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 104.17 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 19.85 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Garlic Scented Summer Squash with Sweet Corn is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Corn, and Corn on the Cob. Each serving provides about 132.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Scented Summer Squash with Sweet Corn made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Corn, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Scented Summer Squash with Sweet Corn?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 132.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Scented Summer Squash with Sweet Corn easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Garlic-Scented Summer Squash with Sweet Corn healthy?
- Garlic-Scented Summer Squash with Sweet Corn has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 132.5 calories and 2.66 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.38 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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