Name: Sautéed Yellow Squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs yellow squash (sliced thin); 1 large sweet onion (thinly sliced); 3 Tablespoon unsalted butter; ¾ teaspoon garlic powder; ¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon ground white pepper

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This simple vegetable side dish is so easy and quick to make and is super versatile. Sautéed yellow squash is a great summer dish, cooked with slices of onion, it's vibrant and oh so delicious!

A wooden spoon moving the vegetables in a skillet

The full recipe with ingredients/instructions is available on the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Important tips/tricks are also included in the blog post.

If you are anything like me, you're always on the lookout for new side dishes! And since I live in the South, I love to eat fresh vegetables that are in season, cooked until tender and sweet. This sautéed summer squash is wonderfully fresh and vibrant, making it an excellent pairing for many dishes.

This squash is incredibly simple to make and pairs well with a wide range of dishes. Try it with marinated salmon, whole chicken, or steak kebabs.

Sautéed Yellow Squash Ingredients

There's nothing complicated about this dish; you just need a few simple ingredients:

Yellow squash
Sweet onion
Unsalted butter
Garlic powder
Salt and white pepper

How To Make Sautéed Yellow Squash

Add ingredients to a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.

Stir and cook the squash and onions until they are softened, about 15-20 minutes.

What is yellow squash?

Yellow squash is a variety of summer squash. They have a creamy white flesh and their seeds are larger than other varieties. They can be found all year round in stores, but their peak season is in the summer months. It is mild tasting with a slight sweetness.

Why sauté with butter?

I sautéed the yellow squash and onions in butter rather than oil as it adds a really nice flavor. If you prefer, or want to make this dish vegan, you can of course use oil instead, you would need about 1 tablespoon.

I prefer to use unsalted butter and then add in the salt to taste. You can use salted butter, but you may want to cut back on the added salt if you do.

Can you use other squashes for this recipe?

I love the flavor and vibrant colors of the yellow squash, but if you can't get hold of it, you can easily substitute it with either green or yellow zucchini.

Cooked yellow squash and onions in a skillet

Tanya's Notes and Tips

Slice the squash into evenly sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
Cook the dish on a medium heat. Butter has a low smoking point, so you need to be careful not to burn it.
Stir the squash frequently while it is cooking.

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Tanya

Sautéed Yellow Squash

5 from 9 votes

This Sautéed Yellow Squash is so simple yet delicious. Yellow squash slowly cooked in butter and spices until tender.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 132

Ingredients

1.5 lbs yellow squash sliced thin
1 large sweet onion thinly sliced
3 Tablespoon unsalted butter
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon ground white pepper

Instructions

Add ingredients to a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
Stir and cook the squash until it’s softened, about 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 448mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 603IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg

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Notes

Slice the squash into evenly sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
Cook the dish on a medium heat. Butter has a low smoking point, so you need to be careful not to burn it.
Stir the squash frequently while it is cooking.

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