Zucchini with Pine Nuts

Adapted from Real Simple, June 2009

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced or minced
  • 1 pound zucchini  – you could use any summer squash or combination – (about 2 med.), diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Heat the oil, pine nuts, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Cook, stirring, until the mixture is golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the squash, bell pepper and crushed red pepper.  Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.  Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper.

Can be served hot, warm, or cold.

Serves 4.

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