Low-Calorie Recipes Low-Calorie Side Dish Recipes Low-Calorie Vegetable Side Dish Recipes Low-Calorie Squash Recipes Olive Oil-Braised Summer Squash 5.0 (1) 1 Review Zucchini or any other kind of summer squash will work in this easy vegetable side dish. Serve with grilled chicken or fish for a quick and healthy dinner. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon anchovy paste ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried ½ teaspoon salt Directions Heat oil, garlic, anchovy paste and crushed red pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until the garlic is sizzling and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Add squash and zucchini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 12 to 16 minutes. Stir in oregano and salt. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 140 Calories 13g Fat 6g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 3/4 cup Calories 140 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 3g Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 13g 16% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Vitamin A 347IU 7% Vitamin C 28mg 31% Folate 40mcg 10% Sodium 202mg 9% Calcium 30mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 28mg 7% Potassium 408mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.