Yellow Squash Ribbons with Red Onion and Parmesan

By t1bishop

This super easy side can also be made with zucchini or a colorful combination of zucchini and yellow squash

Ingredients

• 4 medium yellow squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmesan
• cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Using a vegetable peeler, shave squash into ribbons to measure
5 cups. Discard seeds and core of squash.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add squash, onion, and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until onion is tender, gently stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add salt, red pepper,
and black pepper, and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.