Simple Squash Recipe
This simple squash recipe is easy and tasty. Don’t blink or you might miss the short list of ingredients.
Sometimes it really is the simple things in life that can make you happy.
So that is how I’m going to show you how to cook squash today. The simple way.
Recipe Ingredients:
- Yellow squash
- An onion
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sometimes I add a little garlic too.
This is one of those recipes where you can make as much or as little as you like.
I’d suggest 1 squash and 1/4 onion per person. I’m going to use half of this onion.
Chop your onion and slice your squash.
Place them both in a large skillet.
I’m showing you how to do this on the stove top but I have instructions on how to do it in the microwave at the bottom as well.
add about a cup of water, just enough to cover the bottom of the skillet.
Now at this point, you can add about a tablespoon of bacon grease if you want to add in a bit more flavor. I’m just leaving mine water though because I dearly love the flavor of the squash on its own and the onion is compliment enough for me today.
Sometimes I do add bacon grease though, totally up to you.
Place on medium high heat just until the water in the bottom of the pan is gently boiling, then reduce heat to medium.
Put the lid on that and let it cook over medium heat for about ten minutes, or until the squash and onions are translucent
Translucent is fancy talk for “til they ain’t so white like they was when ya cut ’em”
Now see this is a photo of some squash translucent and some not. See that squash in the center?
That one is done, stick a fork in it and eat up right now if ya want!
You can see some of the other ones still have a bit of white on them so they need a few more minutes
There, all done! Now we just gotta get them out with a slotted spoon to drain the water, place them on a plate and salt and pepper them!
Isn’t it pretty in this Jewel Tea bowl?
Salt and Pepper according to taste and you’re ready to go!
Ingredients
- Yellow Squash I am using two, sliced
- 1/2 Onion chopped, I use Vidalia if I can get them otherwise a white onion will do.
- 1 Tbsp bacon grease optional (I left it out this time)
- 1 tsp garlic optional
- 1 cup water
- Salt, Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place squash and onion in skillet. If you are using bacon grease add it now. You can also add the garlic here too then about 1 cup of water, just enough to cover bottom of pan and bring to a gentle boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cover, simmering for about ten minutes or until squash and onions are translucent. Strain out of the pan and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Microwave instructions:
Place squash and onion in microwave safe bowl. Add water (garlic and a bit of bacon grease, remember these 2 are optional). Cover and microwave on high three to four minutes, or until translucent. Drain water and salt and pepper to taste.Microwave instructions:
Place squash and onion in microwave safe bowl. Add water (Add garlic and a bit of bacon grease, remember these 2 are optional). Cover and microwave on high three to four minutes, or until translucent. Drain water and salt and pepper to taste.
My squash casserole recipe may be found by clicking here.
And don’t forget squash and zucchini. You will love that and find it here.
Happiness is where you find it, seldom where you seek it.
What a wonderful family day! Those are precious moments. Even today, with my boys 22 and 20, they still love the simple family times. It is so important to take the time for those days. Life can get so hectic.
Thanks for the squash recipe. I love squash. I am waiting on the potatoes to cool so I can mix and eat your potato salad recipe!!
Thanks for always sharing such special times with us.
Blessings to you,
Pam
Even though I am not a great fan of squash – I loved this post! Please tell Katy and Brady that no matter how old one is – a lot of older people really like the samples at Sam’s, too! Although I admit – the last time I ate at Sam’s Snack Bar area has been way too long. I am going to make a stop with my next Sam’s trip…I’ll think of Katy and Brady then. When my kids were small of the Walmarts had little snack areas – we were big fans of that. Couldn’t shop without smelling the popcorn… Those were the days… Or when I was a young girl McCrory’s had their snack bars right in the middle of the stores – Orange Drink would swirl away in a container on the counter…Thanks for the trip down memory lane…I needed it..
We did it at IKEA’s cafeteria last week. Loved it 🙂 See it really is the simple things in life that kids love…Have a great week, Christy!
The other yummy way that we love our squash is to steam it whole then slice in half (I use one of those pampered chef steamers in the microwave to save time… love that thing). Then spread a little butter on the hot halves and sprinkle with italian bread crumbs. Now put that under your broiler in the oven and brown the crumbs. Serve with a blob of sour cream. It is delicious!!! My mom makes an awesome squash cassarole with sour cream and bread crumbs and this was my way of making the fast version. Try it… you will love it.
Christy,
I enjoyed reading about your kids “best day ever”. I confess that I enjoy the free samples at Sam”s Club too. Sometimes it’s the simple things kids remember the most! I love stewed squash! Thanks for reminding me to fix it like this. My family usually wants it fried, but I think I’ll stew it for them next time I cook squash.
I LOVED you post today…made me a bit verklempt…please – just talk amongst ya’selves. Seriously, it was a beautiful post; you did a wonderful job of painting a priceless picture. Thank you
Easy! Even easier – I just slice the stem and end off, then steam it by itself 9no onion)in a little bitty bit of water with salt and pepper, and sometimes seasoned salt. You can cut it up on your plate. Purty, too.
I’m proud to see kids who haven’t done so much they can’t have fun doing anything!! I love it that they had fun doing nothing.