Are you craving a hearty, comforting dish that's also packed with flavor? Look no further than smothered cabbage and yellow squash! This classic Southern dish is made with tender cabbage, sweet yellow squash, and a savory sauce that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is simply irresistible. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Just follow our step-by-step recipes and you'll be enjoying a delicious and satisfying meal in no time. In this article, we'll provide two variations of smothered cabbage and yellow squash: one with a traditional tomato-based sauce and one with a creamy cheese sauce. Both recipes are equally delicious and sure to become a favorite in your household. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!
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SMOTHERED CABBAGE/YELLOW SQUASH
My family loves this dish. it's quick and easy low in calories.
Provided by Tina Meeks
Categories Vegetables
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In large skillet heat olive oil,add onions,bell pepper and garlic,saute until they are soft. Add chopped cabbage stirring to insure all veg cook evenly add squash,salt and pepper and paprika let simmer stir once or twice cover and let simmer 10 min or so until squash is tender.
SAUTéED SHREDDED CABBAGE AND SQUASH
You can just cook these vegetables in a skillet and serve them with grains for a great vegan dinner, or turn them into a hearty vegetarian (but not vegan) Provençal-style gratin.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield The sautéed vegetables alone serve 4; the gratin serves 6.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If serving the vegetables with grains, begin cooking the grains of your choice first.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet or a wok and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the shredded winter squash and the garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until not quite tender, about 10 minutes, and add the remaining oil, the cabbage, sage, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with grains or use the vegetables for the gratin below.
- If making a gratin, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon) and freshly ground pepper, and stir in the cooked grains (I used cooked purple barley, and it was a beautiful and tasty combination with lots of texture) and the cooked vegetables. Add the cheeses and stir everything together, then scrape into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the gratin is set. Allow to cool for 15 minutes or longer before cutting into wedges and serving. The gratin is good hot, warm or at room temperature, and you can cut it into smaller pieces to serve as an hors d'oeuvre.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 448, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 833 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CABBAGE & SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Place chopped cabbage, squash & onions in casserole dish.
- Slice butter on top, add seasoning to taste.
- Cover with Reynolds wrap & bake at 400 degrees F for 1 hour, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F & continue baking until vegetables are required tenderness. Stir every 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SMOTHERED YELLOW SQUASH WITH BASIL
Smothering is a Cajun cooking term that refers to browning anything from meat to vegetables in oil, then braising it in a small amount of liquid, tightly covered, until tender.
Categories Vegetable Sauté Low Carb Quick & Easy Basil Summer Vegan Yellow Squash Gourmet
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add half of squash and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and sauté remaining squash in same manner. Return squash in bowl to skillet. Add garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in basil.
SMOTHERED YELLOW SQUASH WITH BASIL
Love yellow squash. Smothering is a Cajun cooking term that refers to browning anything from meat to vegetables in oil, then braising it in a small amount of liquid, tightly covered, until tender. The recipe comes from Gourmet magazine.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot, But not smoking, then add half of the squash and saute, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining olive oil and saute remaining squash in the same manner.
- Return squash from bowl to skillet, add garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
- Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in basil and serve.
SMOTHERED CAJUN-SPICED SQUASH
Sprinkled roasted butter-nut squash with Cajun seasoning, smothered it in a gravy made with what New Orleans chefs call the holy trinity: a combination of onions, celery, and green bell peppers. Serve with rice or grits. From Vegetarian Times magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Onions
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Combine 1 Tbs. oil and garlic in small bowl. Brush garlic-oil mixture over butternut squash pieces, and place on baking sheet. Sprinkle each squash piece with 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until squash pieces are tender enough to easily pierce with fork.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and celery, and cook 20 to 25 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.
- Stir flour into onion mixture, and cook 1 minute, or until flour begins to brown, stirring constantly. Stir in vinegar, remaining 2 Tbs. Cajun seasoning, and 6 cups water. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally. You can leave as is or puree to make a smooth gravy.
- To serve:.
- Place 2 squash pieces on plate. Smother with 1 cup onion mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.9, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 68.3, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 13.1, Protein 5.2
Tips:
- Choose the right vegetables: Select fresh, firm cabbage and yellow squash. Avoid vegetables that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Slice the vegetables thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Use a large skillet: This will give the vegetables plenty of room to cook without overcrowding.
- Cook the vegetables over medium-high heat: This will help them brown and caramelize.
- Stir the vegetables frequently: This will prevent them from sticking to the pan and burning.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste: You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Cover the skillet and cook the vegetables until they are tender: This will usually take about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the vegetables immediately: They are best enjoyed hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Smothered cabbage and yellow squash is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is a great way to use up seasonal vegetables, and it is also very budget-friendly. With its sweet and savory flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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