Skillet Patty Pan Squash with Herbs and Lemon

Name: Skillet Patty Pan Squash with Herbs and Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp Fresh Basil; 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley; 3 cloves Garlic; 1.5 tsp Grated Parmesan Cheese; 0.5 whole Lemon; 1 dash Lemon Pepper; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1.5 cups Spinach; 4 whole Squash; 0.5 whole Sweet Onion

Side Dish 🥗 American Sugar-Free Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.