Paleo Sautéed Summer Squash with Peppers, Garlic, and Herbs

I love summertime because there is so much great produce available in my garden and also from the local farmer’s market. Nothing says summer more than squashes and peppers, in my opinion! I am a huge fan of easy yet flavorful veggie recipes like this one I am sharing today – some other favorites include Brazilian garlicky collard greens, Brussels sprouts chips, and Salvadoran spicy slaw (curtido).

The great thing about cooking with fresh local ingredients is that you do NOT have to work hard to make them taste good. All you need is a high quality olive oil to sauté with so the flavors of the produce of the season shine!

Sometimes, simplicity in your technique and ingredient list is all it takes to create delightful meals for yourself and everyone else. For instance, using the paleo-sauteed summer squash and its delightful ingredient list, you can switch things up and before you know it, you have another meal variety with the same ingredients. If you want to get creative, you can check sites like Food Backwards for a list of recipes to recreate your favorite dishes.

I used yellow crookneck squashes in this recipe but there are other summer squashes you can use as well. You can check to see what your local farmers are growing. I often find that the produce available there is actually cheaper than at the grocery stores, but that’s not always the case.

Red bell peppers have a deeper, richer flavor than their green counterparts which is why I love to use them in this simple side dish.

This dish goes great as a side at breakfast, lunch, or dinner! It’s super versatile and a quick, easy recipe to prepare. Hope you enjoy it!