Mexican Style Squash Medley Recipes

SPANISH SQUASH MEDLEY

This fresh-tasting side dish of summer squash and zucchini goes well with chicken, pork or steak. But it's so colorful and flavorful that it might steal the spotlight from your entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the squash, zucchini and onion in oil for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the tomato, butter, lemon-pepper, garlic powder and salt. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with cheese. Cover for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

2 medium summer squash, halved and sliced
2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
1/3 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large plum tomato, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

SAUTEED SQUASH MEDLEY

"This recipe never lasts long on our table. I usually serve it with an Italian-style entree." We think it's a great partner for most any main dish! Kay Ayotte - Albion, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Sauteed Squash Medley image

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the squash, zucchini, mushrooms, onion and red pepper in butter for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic salt and pepper; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1 small yellow summer squash, halved and sliced
1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

SQUASH MEDLEY

I finally got my family to like squash after I came across this unique recipe. I serve this delicious dish often, especially when squash abounds in our garden. -Dolores Wolff Rosenberg, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Steps:

Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan. Add squash and zucchini. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings., In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add the squash, brown sugar and seasonings. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

1 medium summer squash, halved sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
4 bacon strips, diced
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups diced seeded and peeled fresh tomatoes

MEXICAN STYLE SQUASH MEDLEY

This is an old family recipe. We cooked it without measuring ingredients so I had to stop and weigh and measure in order to post it! Not hot spicy, but a different and flavorful way to cook summer produce and it is even better the next day (if it lasts that long).

Provided by 16Paws

Categories Corn

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Mexican Style Squash Medley image

Steps:

Heat oil in large lidded skillet.
Add squash, onion and garlic and saute until tender crisp.
Add jalepeno (if using), tomatoes, corn, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer until it all cooks down (about 25 minutes, more or less to your taste). Stir occasionally.
Uncover pan, sprinkle cheese on top. Serve after cheese melts.
This lends itself nicely to whatever else you have around. Chopped bell peppers are a nice addition.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2-2 lbs crookneck yellow squash or 1 1/2-2 lbs pattypan squash, chopped into 2 inch chunks
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (or equivalent of fresh)
1 (14 ounce) can corn, undrained (or equivalent of fresh kernels)
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (may use pepper jack or monterey jack)

TWO-SEASON SQUASH MEDLEY

Both winter and summer squash star in this fun, colorful vegetable stir-fry. I've cooked in several restaurants and for many guests in my home, and this dish has been well-received for years. -Mary Beth LaFlamme, Eagle Bridge, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Steps:

In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Add vegetables, garlic and thyme. Cook and stir until tender, about 15 minutes. Add garlic salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
3/4 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and julienned
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

SQUASH AND MUSHROOM MEDLEY

Fresh summer veggies are the best! I like to cook them up with some butter, salt and pepper so the veggie flavor really comes through. -Heather Esposito, Rome, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Squash and Mushroom Medley image

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the squash, zucchini and onion in butter until tender. Add the mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1 large yellow summer squash, chopped
1 large zucchini, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
1 can (7 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

TEX-MEX SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Mild-flavored yellow squash gets a big boost from flavor-packed chiles, jalapenos and red onion. This side dish also works with zucchini. -Tommy Lombardo, Euclid, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine squash, 3/4 cup cheese, onion, chiles and jalapenos. Sprinkle with flour and salt; toss to combine., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, until squash is tender, 30-40 minutes., Spoon salsa over top; sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with green and red onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Ingredients

7 medium yellow summer squash, sliced (about 10 cups)
2-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers, drained
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup salsa
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion

SQUASH MEDLEY

Make and share this Squash Medley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 squash, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Steps:

Sprinkle squash with salt.
In a slow cooker, layer half of the squash, tomatoes, onions, and green pepper.
Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
Layer the other half of vegetables, and top with remaining brown sugar.
Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water, and pour this into slow cooker.
Top with bacon. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
Cover, and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Ingredients

8 summer squash, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onion
half a green pepper, chopped
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/4 cup hot water
4 slices bacon, fried, and crumbled
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided

SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEDLEY

"We raise spaghetti squash in our garden, and I enjoy coming up with different ways to use it," writes Wanda Ivan of Salina, Kansas. "We like the colorful mix of tomatoes, carrot, broccoli and snow peas in this microwave dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Steps:

Cut squash in half lengthwise, discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish or plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Cool., Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, oil and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until tomatoes are softened, stirring once. Stir in the basil, salt and pepper. , Place broccoli, carrot and water in another microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Add peas; cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Add to tomato mixture. , When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands; toss with tomato mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons water
2 ounces fresh or frozen snow peas, sliced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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