Yellow Squash Recipe (with Tomatoes and Parmesan)
This Yellow Squash Recipe (with Tomatoes and Parmesan) is delicious and easy, and yellow squash and tomatoes are favorite summer ingredients! And this easy recipe from my sister Val is a keeper that you’ll probably make over and over when it’s summer vegetable season.
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This Yellow Squash Recipe (with Tomatoes and Parmesan) got scheduled for a photo update, after my sister Val came for a wedding shower for my beautiful niece Emma and gave me a big bag of zucchini, yellow squash, and cucumbers from her garden.
I got this recipe from Val a few years ago, and the combination of yellow squash stir-fried with onion and garlic, barely warmed tomatoes, and Parmesan is delicious for a low-carb and gluten-free way to use summer squash. And this tasty way to cook yellow squash literally takes minutes to make.
Val is a master at easy recipes using garden produce and Broiled Zucchini with Mozzarella and Pepperoni is another easy recipe she makes with her garden squash. If you still have yellow squash in the garden or you’re getting it at the Farmers Market, I hope you’ll put this recipe on your Must Try list! You’ll make it over and over once you try it.
What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
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- Olive Oil (affiliate link), divided
- yellow onion
- garlic cloves, finely minced or Minced Garlic (affiliate link) from a jar
- yellow summer squash
- cherry tomato halves
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- finely grated Parmesan cheese
What is Yellow Squash?
Yellow squash refers to yellow summer squash, which is a vegetable that’s in the same family as zucchini. There are quite a few varieties of yellow squash, and some are curved and some are straight, but all have the pleasant mild flavor that’s good in so many dishes.
What else could you use in this yellow squash recipe?
You could definitely use regular green zucchini (or a combination of green zucchini and yellow squash) in this recipe. I think some chopped fresh basil or even chopped parsley added at the end of the cooking time would also be delicious.
What other cheese could you use in the yellow squash recipe?
If you don’t have Parmesan or don’t want to use it, I think this recipe would taste great with Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Mexican Blend cheese.
How low in carbs is this yellow squash with tomatoes?
This easy recipe for cooking yellow squash has 10 net carbs per serving and 6 grams of protein.
How to make the Yellow Squash Recipe (with Tomatoes and Parmesan):
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- Cut up half a large onion and mince fresh garlic, or use minced garlic from a jar if you prefer.
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
- Cut the yellow squash in half or quarters, and then into slices.
- Heat the olive oil in wok or large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and saute the onion for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook about another minute.
- Add the squash pieces and cook until the squash is cooked through and starting to brown, but still slightly crisp.
- Add the cherry tomato halves and cook only about 1 minute, just until they are barely warmed.
- Season the yellow squash with salt and fresh ground black pepper, add the Parmesan cheese, remove from heat and serve immediately!
Make it a Low-Carb Meal:
This yellow squash recipe would be delicious with any of these main dishes:
- Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Capers
- Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic, Rosemary, and Thyme
- Air Fryer Lamb Chops
- Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers,
- Artichoke Chicken Bake.
Want more ideas for zucchini or summer squash?
Use the recipe index page for Summer Squash for lots of carb-conscious recipes for yellow summer squash or zucchini.
Yellow Squash Recipe (with Tomatoes and Parmesan)
My sister Val's easy Yellow Squash Recipe (with Tomatoes and Parmesan) is so delicious and incredibly easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 T olive oil, divided (or slightly more, depending on your pan)
- 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced (or to taste)
- 2 medium yellow summer squash
- 1 cup cherry tomato halves
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Diced onion, mince garlic, and cut cherry tomatoes in half.
- Cut both ends off squash, then cut lengthwise into halves (or fourths if the squash is larger.)
- Slice the squash into 3/4 – 1 inch slices.
- Have the oil and Parmesan cheese ready.
- Heat 2 tsp. oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and saute the onion pieces 2-3 minutes, until they are starting to soften but aren’t browned.
- Add the garlic and saute 1 minute more.
- Then add the squash pieces and 1 more tsp. oil (if needed) and cook squash, turning often, for 6-8 minutes or until the squash is cooked through and starting to brown but is still slightly crisp.
- Stir in the cherry tomato halves and cook 1 minute, just until the tomatoes are warmed.
- Season the dish with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over, and serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe created by Kalyn's sister Val.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 132Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 11mgSodium 375mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 3gSugar 6gProtein 6g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This recipe for yellow squash and tomatoes would be a great choice for low-carb eating plans, although you might want to use more cheese for low-carb or Keto diets. It would also be approved for all phases of the original South Beach Diet, although Parmesan cheese is a limited food if you’re following South Beach.
Find More Recipes Like This One:
Use Side Dishes to find more recipes like this. Use the Diet Type Index to find more recipes suitable for a specific eating plan. You might also like to follow Kalyn’s Kitchen on Pinterest, on Facebook, on Instagram, on TikTok, or on YouTube to see all the good recipes I’m sharing there.
Historical Notes for this Recipe:
The yellow squash recipe from my sister Val was first posted in 2012 when Val brought me yellow squash. It was last updated in with more information in 2025.
18 Comments on “Yellow Squash Recipe (with Tomatoes and Parmesan)”
Thanks Jeanette. Even a few veggie haters in my family have liked it!
I love this simple but fresh preparation of summer squash and tomatoes – my kids would love this!
Thanks ChicaJo. I have to admit, I can't imagine life without my garden. Love the veggies in the summer and I use my frozen herbs all winter.
This sounds delicious Kalyn! Gosh, I wish I had a garden the produced all this goodness!
Pam, so glad you guys enjoyed it!
This was fabulous. The tomatoes really sweetened the flavor and Kelly also loved it! Winner!
Val, we love you too!
This looks delicious! I love yellow squash and it's still all over the farmer's markets here in Brooklyn. I can't wait to try this, thanks!
I am glad you like the recipe. I just picked a bucketful of yellow squash so I will make it again!
Love this recipe, and love Kalyn and Jake!
Barbara, mine has really slowed down this last week too.
I love everything about this dish. Unfortunately, my squash is done for the year.
TW, you could definitely make it with zucchini as well, or even all zucchini if that's what you have!
I love this – it's my kind of weeknight vegetarian dish – very flexible, too. I'm sure I could throw in a little green zucchini lurking in the fridge for even more color.
Dara, Jake and I inhaled this! Which was ok, because it's pretty healthy.
What a great way to prepare yellow squash! A little tartness with tomatoes and saltiness with the Parmesan.
Lydia, my stepmother used to be so proud of her dark gold squash, even though I tried hard to convince her that they were better when they were smaller and a more pale yellow!
Becky, glad to hear I'm not the only one with a big surplus of squash! Hope you enjoy.
Can't wait to try this. I just need to wait to get tomatoes from my CSA tomorrow and I can make it!
I'm with you on the crops not knowing it's fall. I have so much squash on my hands right now.
What a great recipe, one that doesn't drown out the delicate flavor of the squash. Thanks for the tip about looking for the ones that are more pale in color.