Description
A creamy dish featuring zucchini and yellow squash, topped with crispy onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 zucchini
- 2 yellow squash
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Crispy fried onions for topping
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into rounds.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the sliced zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet. Cook until tender-crisp, about 7-10 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the creamy squash mixture to a serving dish.
- Top generously with crispy fried onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream and cheese to your desired creaminess.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese works best for a smooth sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 6g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 40mg