Skillet Patty Pan Squash with Herbs and Lemon
Skillet Patty Pan Squash with Herbs and Lemon brings out the vegetable’s natural sweetness with softly caramelized onions and a whisper of garlic. Fresh spinach and parsley add a garden-bright finish, while lemon juice and a sprinkle of Parmesan lend tang and savor. Serve this vibrant side with grilled meats or alongside pasta for a light summer dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Patty Pan Squash with Herbs and Lemon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 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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- 53
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until they foam, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the squash and garlic; season with lemon pepper.
- 5
Cook, stirring, until the squash is easily pierced with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes.
- 6
Stir the spinach, parsley, and basil into the squash mixture; cook until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
- 7
Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese; stir well.
- 8
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 232.03 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 5.09 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 36.73 g 13%
- Total Fat 7.63 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.6 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 251.61 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 8.52 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 20.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 150.53 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.84 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 1328.74 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 439.05 mcg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin C 45.6 mg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Patty Pan Squash with Herbs and Lemon is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 232.03 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Patty Pan Squash with Herbs and Lemon made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Patty Pan Squash with Herbs and Lemon?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 232.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Patty Pan Squash with Herbs and Lemon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Skillet Patty Pan Squash with Herbs and Lemon healthy?
- Skillet Patty Pan Squash with Herbs and Lemon has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 232.03 calories and 5.09 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 251.61 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.6 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, 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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