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.
P.S. Now that I have read the recipe, let me interject! We love to do our squash like this, only on the grill. Just slice it a little thicker!
I have a confession to make: I didn’t even read the recipe yet! The first part of your post reminded me of when my own kids were little. I loved those kinda days! Free cookies at the store bakery, lunch at a fast food place, renting a movie they get to pick- it truly is the little things that make life wonderful!
Ah, the simple things in life are sometimes the best, aren’t they? Our veggie season is just getting started here in the Pacific Northwest, and I finally have a yellow squash on my bushes. Hooray! We ate our first zucchini of the season today, and it was so very delicious. My children love the car wash too, and the samples at Costco (no Sam’s club nearby). Oh, yes, I was going to mention that the quotes at the bottom of your newsletters don’t show up on my e-mail. I have figured out how to view them though–I click and drag to highlight them, and then they show up. Pretty cool, huh? Yes, I did figure that one out all by my little own self. (Can you see me winking?)
Christy—this is almost the same as I make but…boil the squash and sweetonion till done firm but not mush…add fresh ground black pepper…and cube up a little velveeta…can’t believe you havent thought of it…awesome southern middle TN squash recipe….will do it this way from now own…promise… Love you—Christa Garrett–Warrior,AL now ha
I picked up some yellow squash just yesterday. I don’t add water to mine. the liquid in the squash and the onions is plenty enough for my taste. Plus, I do fry it in the pan after I fry a couple of pieces of bacon. Another way I like it is to saute it with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, onions, corn fresh off the cob, and zucchini occasionally.
I saute it until it makes a nice vegetable stew. It’s great served over white rice with hot fried fish or chicken, and a pan of cornbread!! Add a glass of ice tea or lemonade, and I am in Heaven!!!! Try it before the Summer is over. You will not be disappointed.
I was thinking about the car wash. That is something I’ve never done with the grandkids, and I bet they would like that. Sometimes we get so caught up in the “big things”, that we forget it’s the little things that makes us happy.
Thanks for reminding me.
Toni
What a great story. My family loves the samples too…or as my niece calls them “examples”. Can we stop for some examples? She also likes riding the “alligator” (escalator) at the mall.
Like many southerners, I love yellow summer squash. They can be cooked so many ways. As a matter of fact, I have a casserole in the oven right this minute for supper. My husband loves fried squash, but I prefer mine in the purer form,baked or steamed with a little butter. Can’t beat it with stick. That’s another one of our “southern sayings”.Keep up the great things you do to bring so many happy memories to so many.