The varieties of super fresh produce at the farmers market right now is fantastic! I generally have a difficult time trying to narrow down what I get. This often leaves me with lots of small amounts of individual veggies.
If you find yourself in this (tasty) predicament, make a summer skillet like the one featured here and customize it to what you have on hand and season it the way you like. Really fresh and good quality vegetables don’t need much added to them, because they are already so flavorful. A little salt and pepper, maybe some fresh herbs, a sprinkling of smoked paprika or even a minced hot chile pepper will do the trick!
Anyway, This skillet came together in under 20 minutes and was delicious! We had some avocado, corn tortillas and a homemade salsa alongside the veggies and called it dinner!
Here’s the recipe:
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- several small summer squash, sliced
- a couple of red bell peppers, chopped
- an Anaheim pepper, chopped
- a handful of roasted garlic
- a can of beans, rinsed well and drained
- lots of fresh corn kernels
- a little sea salt
- olive oil
- smoked paprika
Heat a heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat.
Add a little olive oil and the chopped onion.
Cook until the onion is starting to brown.
Turn the heat up to high>
Put the summer squash and peppers into the pan.
Cook and stir for a few minutes.
Add the beans and corn kernels.
Stir everything and then sprinkle generously with smoked paprika and some sea salt.
Cook a few more minutes until everything is piping hot.
Spanglish Summer Skillet with Avocado and Homemade Salsa Fresca
in cahoots with muddy boots 
Your food is always so pretty. Very photogenic.
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Thanks Marlene! I would have loved this dish last night! I had one of the worst dinners out ever! Actually sent the food back! Not even the margarita was good! 😂
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Oh my goodness! Where did you have dinner?
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A Mexican restaurant near the hotel. I’ve eaten there before, but it has really gone downhill from a year ago! 🙁
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As usual, I’m inspired. This looks so simple and so tasty. I especially like the idea of adding beans and corn to the pan. That has never occurred to me before. Thanks!
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Hi Anne! I often add some beans to dishes like these. I feel like it makes them more substantial. 😊
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My kind of food; throw together what you have, and then add black beans! Great!
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Exactly! Have a good week Missy! 😊
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You too!
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So colorful, almost can imagine the good smell!
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It does smell so good! And it’s tasty and healthy too! Hope all is well with you Trudy! 😀
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Thank you Sabine. All is well, just in an inspirational slump, lol. It will pass. Hope all is well with you too!
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I’ve been suffering a bit from that too! I am well also! Just arrived in California yesterday for my annual get-a-way! 😊🙃😊
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And your trip to your favorite vegetarian restaurant?
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East West Cafe! I’ll be having the falafel wrap and their homemade lemonade! 😋
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Yummy, falafel!
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Mouth watering! Both the image and your description. Yum!
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Thanks Lola! So many times the easiest things turn out the best! 😉
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