Buttery Yellow Squash & Onions

A blue and gray frying pan with sautéed yellow summer squash and onions in it with a wooden spoon.

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Buttery Yellow Squash & Onions

Looking for a delicious summer side dish? Try this classic recipe for Yellow Squash and Onions. It's the perfect way to enjoy fresh summer squash!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings:

Calories: 119kcal

Author: Kari

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
½ red bell pepper , diced
½ medium onion , diced
2 yellow squash , sliced, around 1 ½ pounds
¼ teaspoon sugar , optional
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ - ½ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth

Instructions

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
6 tablespoons butter
Sauté the onion and red bell pepper until the onion is translucent.
½ red bell pepper, ½ medium onion
Add the squash and sauté for a few minutes, coating the squash in butter, then add the sugar, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken stock, then allow the butter and stock to come to a simmer.
2 yellow squash, ¼ teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ - ½ cup chicken broth
Reduce the heat and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes until the squash is soft.
Add another sprinkle of salt and pepper if needed, then serve!

Notes

Variations

I love to make this recipe using yellow summer squash, but you can also use zucchini rounds, diced patty pan squash, or really any other squash from the garden.
Use bacon grease instead of butter.
Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth.

Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in the fridge.

Reheat in the microwave until the butter melts. If there's extra butter, you can use it to fry eggs with a little cheese - yum!

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