Salsa Verde Yellow Squash Saute

August 12, 2010
Posted in: Recipes

This fresh take on a salsa verde recipe combines yellow squash, black beans, and of course – tomatillos – to create a delicious and flavorful salsa. Once everything is chopped and prepped, it takes just minutes to cook, and then it’s ready to enjoy! Try making this salsa verde recipe in August at the height of summer squash and tomatillo season for the freshest ingredients and peak flavors.

**Recipe updated 7.12.21

Salsa Verde Recipe – Yellow Squash Saute

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound yellow squash, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • 3/4 pound tomatillos, peeled, rinsed and cut into sixths
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl combine cilantro, lime juice and hot pepper sauce.
  2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in garlic, and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high; add squash and tomatillos, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 6 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in black beans, salt and pepper, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.
  6. Remove pan from heat, and stir in cilantro mixture. Serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this unique salsa verde recipe!

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