Summer Squash With Southwestern Flavors
Enjoy a vibrant medley of flavors with this zesty Summer Squash Stir-Fry. Tender slices of summer squash are quickly sautéed to perfection alongside ripe tomatoes, red onion, and a hint of spice from garlic and green chili. Finished off with a splash of lime juice and fresh cilantro, this dish is a delicious and light addition to any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 small to medium summer squashes, trimmed
- and cut into slices about 1/8 inch thick
- 2 medium to large ripe tomatoes, peeled or
- unpeeled, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1⁄4 fresh green chili, minced, or to taste
- 1⁄4 tsp. ground cumin, or to taste
- Sea salt, to taste
- Juice of 1⁄2 lime (1 Tbs.), or to taste
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a fry pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the squashes and sauté until they just color lightly, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili, cumin and sea salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the squashes are tender-crisp, a few minutes more.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasonings with chili, cumin, salt or lime juice. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.
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