5 from 105 votes
Easy Yellow Squash Recipe
This Easy Yellow Squash recipe sautés sliced and quartered yellow squash with onions, garlic, and fresh thyme in a blend of vegetable oil and butter, creating a tender and lightly flavored vegetable side. The sautéing process softens the squash while combining the savory aromas of onion and fresh herbs, resulting in a simple dish highlighting the squash’s mild sweetness and fresh herb notes. The seasoning can be adjusted with salt and pepper to taste.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
133 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 yellow squash medium size
- 1 onion small
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon butter unsalted, sweet cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 6 prigs thyme fresh
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the squash into disks that are about ½ inch thick. If the disks are larger than mouth size, then cut them into quarters.
- Give the onion a rough chop.
- Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet on medium heat on the stovetop until the butter is melted and the oil/butter starts to glisten.
- Add the squash, onion, garlic to the oil and cook until the squash becomes soft enough for your tastes (for me - that is about 5-6 minutes).
- Add salt and pepper to taste and then sprinkle with the fresh thyme- serve hot and with salt and pepper offered on the table.
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Notes
- Select smaller yellow squash for a lighter taste; estimate one small squash per person or half for larger squash.
- If squash tastes bitter after cooking, add salt to balance flavors.
- To reduce excess water, either cook longer to evaporate it—resulting in softer squash—or use a slotted spoon to drain before serving.
- For softer onions, add them to the pan before the squash.
- Always cut squash into manageable bite-sized pieces for easier eating and even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5squash
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
593mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
455IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
37.9mg
(42%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5squash | |
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 593mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 37.9mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.