Sautéed Summer Squash with Garlic
Sautéed Summer Squash with Garlic is a simple, savory side dish featuring sliced or diced yellow summer squash quickly cooked in olive oil with minced garlic. It's a staple in American home cooking, especially popular during the summer months when squash is abundant. The dish highlights the natural sweetness and tender texture of the squash, enhanced by the aromatic punch of garlic.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in calories, carbohydrates, and fat, while providing a good source of dietary fiber and essential vitamins. A typical serving offers a significant boost of Vitamin C and Vitamin A, with a calorie count generally falling between 60-80 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 72 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Carbs | 6.8 g |
| Fat | 4.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Sugar | 3.6 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 22 mg |
| Vitamin A | 260 IU |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6 mcg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Summer squash is over 90% water, making this a hydrating dish, and its skin is edible and packed with nutrients. Culturally, it represents the essence of 'farm-to-table' simplicity, often used as a quick way to prepare a fresh garden harvest.
