Show off the summer's cutest veggie in this easy patty pan squash recipe! Seasoned with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, it's a delicious, easy side dish.summer / side dishes — Jump to recipe If you love a cute, colorful veggie as much as I do, head to the farmers market and buy yourself a box of patty pan squash.These adorable summer squash tend to be small in size, and their shape varies.

Some are round, others are tulip-shaped, and still others look like little flying saucers with fun scalloped edges.You’ll find them in a variety of colors – dark green, light green, yellow, or a mix – but they all have a similar texture and taste.Their flavor is close to that of yellow squash, but they have firmer, denser flesh.

If you like zucchini, chances are you’ll be a fan of patty pan squash too.You can cook patty pan squash in all sorts of ways, but this sautéed patty pan squash recipe might be my favorite.It’s super simple, bright, and fresh, and it really shows off the squashes’ unique colors and shapes.Try it the next time you need an easy side dish to round out a summer meal! Patty Pan Squash Recipe IngredientsHere’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:Patty pan squash, of course! Use just one variety, or seek out a mix of colors and shapes.

Extra-virgin olive oil – It helps the squash brown and soften as it cooks.Garlic – It adds delicious bite.Lemon juice – For brightness.

Fresh parsley and basil – They add fresh, aromatic flavor to thi

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