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Stewed Squash

Stewed Squash

This classic Southern side dish features stewed squash, perfect for using up your summer squash.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ stick
  • 2 cups chopped sweet onion from 1 [12 oz.] medium
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds yellow squash sliced ¼-in. thick (about 7 small)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium.
  • Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  • Stir in squash. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 18-24 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is softened. If desired, remove lid during the last 5 minutes of cooking to let some of the liquid evaporate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword comfort food, easy recipe, Southern recipe, Stewed Squash, summer squash, Vegetable Side
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