How to Cook Summer Squash (6 Steps)
The "summer" squash - zucchini, crookneck, pattypan, and other smaller, delicate squash - taste best steamed or sautéed. As with most recipes you can add your own flavor to the suggested cooking instructions below.
Things You'll Need
- Summer Squashes
Instructions
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Boil sliced summer squash in salted water for 3 to 5 minutes (depending on the size of your slices) or until tender.
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Steam slices or chunks of summer squash for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the size of the slices.
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Microwave slices or chunks of summer squash with a little water for 4 to 6 minutes.
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Sauté sliced summer squash over medium-high heat, with olive oil and garlic, for 5 minutes, or until browned in places and tender.
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Grill thick slices of oil-brushed summer squash over medium coals for 5 minutes per side.
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Try summer squash with finely chopped mixed fresh herbs (perhaps parsley, summer savory and marjoram) and lemon or butter.
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