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Green Bean and Yellow Squash Saute

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Green Bean and Yellow Squash Saute makes a tasty side for dinner. Easy to make, it’s flavored with Italian seasoning, roasted red peppers, and a few crunchy pecans.

Green Bean and Yellow Squash Saute in a skillet.

How To Serve Green BEan and Yellow Squash Saute

Goes great with chicken, pork, or steak. It’a a low carb, gluten-free side that only takes about 15 minutes to make.

I sometimes struggle with what to make when it comes to side dishes. One veggie sides can get a little boring so a vegetable saute featuring multiple vegetables is a great way to add tons of flavor and good nutrition to a meal.

Green beanns and squash in skillet with pecans.

Ingredients

  • Pecans– walnuts or almonds can be substituted.
  • Olive oil– Avocado oil or canola oil can be substituted.
  • Green Beans– cut them into 1 to 2 inch pieces so they cook faster and are easier to eat.
  • Yellow Squash– can use zucchini instead.
  • Butter
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Roasted Red Peppers

Recipe Suggestions

To spice it up, add a quarter teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.

For extra flavor, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Storage

Keeps and reheats well so make a double batch and have leftovers for a meal later in the week.

Green Bean and Yellow Squash Saute in a bowl.

More Healthy Sides

  • Crispy Roasted Okra and Bacon
  • Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
  • Bacon Pecan Cabbage
  • Lemon Butter Broccoli
  • Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute
  • Japanese Zucchini
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Green Bean and Yellow Squash Saute

Green Bean and Yellow Squash Saute makes a tasty side for dinner. Easy to make, it's flavored with Italian seasoning, roasted red peppers, and a few crunchy pecans.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free, low carb, vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
  • 1 large or 2 medium yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and then sliced into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers

Instructions

  1. Place pecans in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Toast for about 2 minutes, shaking pan frequently. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  2. Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add green beans and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Add 1/3 cup of water to skillet and cook until mostly evaporated.

  4. Add butter, squash, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.

    Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes.

  5. Sprinkle pecans on top and serve.

Filed Under: dairy free, gluten free, low carb, side dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: green beans, squash

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