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Sautéed Zucchini and Squash with Feta Recipe

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This quick and flavorful sautéed zucchini and yellow squash recipe features tender, lightly cooked vegetables enhanced with garlic-infused olive oil, fresh thyme, and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Perfect as a healthy side dish, it balances freshness and richness with a subtle spicy kick from red pepper flakes.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • ¾ pound zucchini, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ¾ pound yellow squash, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, minced

Cooking Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed)
  • ⅓ cup chicken stock
  • 2 ounces feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Cut the vegetables: Cut the zucchini and yellow squash into small ½-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and a tender bite.
  2. Heat oil and seasonings: Warm the olive oil, unsalted butter, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until the butter melts and the mixture is fragrant.
  3. Sauté the squash: Add the cubed zucchini, yellow squash, and fresh thyme leaves to the pan. Toss well to coat the vegetables evenly with the oil and seasoning mixture.
  4. Add chicken stock and cook: Pour in the chicken stock and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates, about 5 to 7 minutes. Be careful to cook the vegetables until just tender but still firm, avoiding overcooking.
  5. Finish and serve: Sprinkle the minced flat leaf parsley and crumbled feta cheese over the sautéed vegetables. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired spice level.
  • Serve as a side dish with grilled meats, fish, or as part of a vegetarian meal.
  • Use fresh thyme for the best flavor; dried thyme may be substituted but use sparingly.
  • To make this dish gluten-free, ensure your chicken stock is labeled gluten-free.

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