Squash and Onions Recipe
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Squash and Onions Recipe
Description
This Squash and Onions Recipe cooks sliced medium yellow squash and diced sweet onion together in melted butter over medium-low heat. The heat is moderate to allow the onions to turn translucent and the squash to become fork tender without burning, typically about 8 to 10 minutes. The butter provides a rich, smooth base, allowing the vegetables to soften gently and develop their sweetness.
The flavor combines the delicate, slightly sweet taste of yellow squash with the mellow aroma and mild sweetness of sautéed onions. Salt and freshly ground black pepper enhance the natural flavors. The texture is tender while retaining some body to the squash, providing a comforting, homestyle side dish.
Served warm, this dish pairs well with grilled or roasted meats and can be part of a balanced meal. It’s straightforward enough to prepare quickly alongside other dishes for an easy vegetable addition to the plate.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 yellow squash sliced, medium
- 1/2 /2 sweet onion diced
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium-low heat in a skillet. Add squash and onions and cook until onions are translucent and squash has become fork tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 494IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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