10 Summer Squash Recipes To Try For Summer 2021

by John Griffith
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Summer can’t come soon enough. Even though we have to wait a few more months for it to actually arrive, we can always dream, right? The good thing about the season is that cooking becomes so much easier. Summer fruits and veggies are perfect for cooking and baking, especially when they are fresh. That is exactly why today, we want to present to you these 10 summer squash recipes you definitely need to try this summer. This seasonal vegetable makes for an interesting addition to your menu, but it is very delicious. Don’t believe us? Well, try for yourself, pick one of our recipes and start cooking. Your family and guests will definitely be pleasantly surprised by your creativity.

Summer squash is an underrated vegetable you should definitely add to your menu

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Sauteed summer squash recipes

Ingredients:

  • 3 yellow squash
  • olive oil
  • fresh basil and thyme

For the herb oil:

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 1 grated garlic clove
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • black pepper

For the breadcrumb topping:

  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • red pepper flakes

Start by cutting up the squash

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Instructions:

  1. Cut up the squash as shown in the photo.
  2. In a bowl mix well the ingredients for the herb oil.
  3. In another bowl mix the ingredients for the topping.
  4. Over medium heat, heat olive oil in a skillet. Sautee the squash for about 10 minutes and stir occasionally.
  5. Toss the sauteed squash with the herb oil, then top with the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Garnish with the fresh herbs.

So easy, yet so delicious

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Source: Love & Lemons

Delicious squash orecchiette recipe

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Yellow squash recipes

Ingredients:

  • 3 summer squash
  • 8oz. orecchiette pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 tsp chopped rosemary
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 13 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • a pinch of red pepper flakes
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper

Easy, peasy, lemon squeezy

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Instructions:

  1. Slice the squash and pat dry with a towel.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the rosemary and garlic and stir for a few seconds. Add the squash, salt and pepper and let cook on each side until lightly browned.
  4. Then, stir in lemon juice and toss in the spinach. Add the pasta with a bit of the water it was cooked in.
  5. Finally, stir in the feta, red pepper flakes and capers. Season and garnish with the parmesan.

Simply delicious

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Source: Love & Lemons

Ready for another delicious recipe?

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Yellow squash casserole recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4lbs. yellow squash
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 2/4 cup + 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp dried chives
  • 3 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
  • salt and pepper

Step by step photo tutorial

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Add the squash to a pot of boiling water and let boil for about 5 minutes, drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl mix the sour cream, egg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, cheddar, 1/2 cup parmesan, parsley and chives.
  4. In a saute pan melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until golden brown, stir in the garlic and saute and additional minute.
  5. In the same pan add the squash and sour cream mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss and transfer to an oiled baking dish, spreading it evenly. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  6. In a bowl melt the rest of the butted and add 3/4 cup breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup parmesan, toss well.
  7. Take the baking dish out of the oven and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs mixture evenly. Return to oven and bake additional 10 minutes. Broil for about 2 minutes.

So yummy

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Source: Cooking Classy

Veggie summer squash casserole

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Zucchini and squash recipes

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 zucchini
  • 1 yellow squash
  • fresh cilantro, basil, dill, chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 3 tomatoes, sliced
  • salt and pepper

This is the easiest casserole recipe ever

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Instructions:

  1. Start by slicing the squash and preheating the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Grease a baking pan and place a layer of the squash on the bottom. Top with 1/2 the pesto, 1/2 the zucchini, 1 cup cheese, red onion, 1/2 of the fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Repeat the previous step and finish with the sliced tomatoes.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for about 40 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with cheese and let sit in the oven for additional 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

You can add as many fresh herbs as you want

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Summer squash and zucchini gratin

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How to cook squash and zucchini?

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 cup shredded smoked gauda

So cheezy

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In a skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter. Sautee the onion for about 5 minutes, add the garlic and sautee for another minute. Add the cream and simmer until it start to thicken, then stir in the parmesan. Add the squash and zucchini and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Cover with the smoked gaude and transfet to the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes.

This is one of the easiest recipes

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Pasta skillet recipes

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Summer squash recipes

Ingredients:

  • 8oz. pasta of your choice
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
  • 1 summer squash, sliced into rounds
  • salt and black pepper
  • 4oz. crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

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Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and add the pine nuts. Toss for about 5 minutes and remove the pine nuts from the skillet.
  3. Turn the heat to low and add the pasta, squash and zucchini to the same skillet. Add the goat cheese, pine nuts and season with salt and pepper. Toss well and add the fresh basil leaves when serving.

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Source: How Sweet Eats

Stuffed summer squash

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How to cook squash?

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup lentils
  • 1 1/2 cups veggie stock
  • 3 tbsp butter, divided
  • 4 summer squash
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • cilantro

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Instructions:

  1. Let the lentils and water boil in a saucepan over high heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Cut the squash lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, chop it finely and set aside. Rub the squash with butter and bake for about 10 minutes.
  4. Melt butter in a saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, onion and squash flesh and cook for about 4 minutes. Stir in the bell pepper, lentils, sriracha, coriander, vinegar and cumin and cook for additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Stuff the squash with the filling and bake for 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

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Now it is time for a delicious creamy soup recipe

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Creamy soup recipes

Ingredients:

  • 1 summer squash
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • toasted walnuts
  • salt
  • cream to taste

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Instructions:

  1. Dice the squash, removing the seeds.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat the oil, then add the onion, garlic and squash. Season with salt and saute until the squash is cooked through.
  3. Transfer the squash to a blender and blend along with the milk and cayenne pepper for about 4 minutes. Season with salt.
  4. Serve with toasted walnuts and cream.

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Tasty toasted veggies

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Baked squash recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 zucchini, cut into slices
  • 2 yellow squash, cut into slices
  • 14oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • fresh parsley

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a bowl mix the olive oil, Italian seasoning and garlic. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. In another bowl place the sliced veggies. Pour the olive oil mixture on top and toss gently.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the veggies in it. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parmesan.
  5. Roast for about 30 minutes and garnish with parsley.

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Now it is time for dessert

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Summer squash cake recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1 cup THM baking blend
  • 2 cups summer squash, shredded
  • 3/4 cup sweetener of your choice
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Using a mixer, whisk the eggs, add the almond flour, sweetener, baking blend, baking powder and salt and mix thoroughly.
  3. Add the squash and mix additional 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer mixture to a greased baking pan and bake for 45 minutes.

You can serve with fresh fruits or jam of your choice

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All of these summer squash recipes are not just super delicious, they are also very healthy

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You can use squash as a side dish or as part of your main course

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Yellow squash pasta with veggies and crumbled feta cheese

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The perfect healthy movie night snack

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Summer squash recipes to try

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John Griffith
John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.

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