Squash and Hominy Saute

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Squash and Hominy Sauté is a quick and satisfying vegetarian dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or light lunches. This colorful skillet recipe combines tender zucchini and yellow squash with earthy hominy, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a fragrant blend of cumin and smoked paprika for a smoky, savory kick. Finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, this easy-to-make recipe is both hearty and refreshing. With its 30-minute total prep and cook time, this dish is ideal for busy schedules while still delivering on taste and nutrition. Whether served as a standalone main or paired with rice or grilled protein, this sauté is sure to be a delightful addition to your meal rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large zucchini, diced
• 1 large yellow squash, diced
• 1 cup canned hominy, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn.

Step 4

Add the diced zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash begins to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the drained and rinsed hominy, halved cherry tomatoes, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Cook for an additional 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the hominy is heated through and the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the dish.

Step 8

Serve warm with lime wedges on the side for a bright, zesty finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(889.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	560.5

Total Fat 32.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1227.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 12.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 160.0mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1671.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 43.8%