**Stewed Summer Squash and Onions: A Medley of Fresh Summer Flavors**
When summer's bounty arrives, it's time to savor the delightful flavors of fresh summer squash and onions. This article presents a collection of delectable recipes that showcase these seasonal vegetables in all their glory. From classic stewed summer squash and onions to creative variations with herbs, cheese, and even bacon, these recipes offer a range of options to suit every taste. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, these recipes are sure to satisfy. Dive in and experience the vibrant flavors of summer with our selection of stewed summer squash and onion dishes.
STEWED SUMMER SQUASH AND ONIONS
This isn't a recipe as much as a method of cooking summer squash. I gave amounts but treat it more as a ratio than a rule- allow at least one squash per serving because it cooks down to a very small amount even though it looks like you are cooking a lot.
Provided by pedspeech
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice squash as thinly as possible- I use a mandoline to do this quickly.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add squash and onions and season then cover with water.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until water evaporates.
- Can be eaten at this point, but I like to cook it until it is almost brown, you just have to stir very frequently because it will stick pretty bad. Cooking it a long time will caramelize the vegetables and it becomes a sweet side dish. Warning- it isn't pretty, but it is tasty!
- Make this into a main dish by adding chunks of ham during cooking. Also delicious!
STEWED YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH
Summer yellow squash, Southern-style.
Provided by Ed Canipelli
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut bacon into 1/4-inch thick strips (lardons). Slice squash and set aside.
- Cook bacon lardons in a saucepan over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add squash, onion, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bacon and bacon grease. Add enough water to cover and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Much of the water will evaporate; add more if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 3706.1 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
SUMMER SQUASH AND SAUSAGE STEW
This simple squash and sausage stew represents my idea of the perfect summer supper. It's very comforting, relatively fast, wonderfully flavorful, and helps solve a problem that's existed since neighbors started planting gardens: what to do with all that squash! Serve it with a big slice of crusty bread for dipping into the broth.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook sausage slices until they begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion, reduce heat to medium, and cook until onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and jalapeno pepper; stir to combine.
- Bring mixture to a simmer; gently stir squash and potatoes into mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer stew, uncovered, until potatoes and squash are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Stir in Italian parsley. Adjust levels of salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if needed. Serve in bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1146.1 mg, Sugar 7 g
SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED PEPPER AND ONION
This is the time of year when, no matter what part of the country you live in, tables at farmers' markets are piled high with summer squash, mounds of it: yellow, light green and dark, round and long. This is a vegetable that expresses itself well in a wide range of dishes; just about every cuisine in the world knows how to show it off. It's an excellent low-calorie food, with only 19 calories per cup of raw squash. This dish is great on its own as a side dish, but it can also be incorporated into many other recipes.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 20m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic, summer squash, red pepper, and about 3/4 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the squash is translucent and the red pepper tender, about 10 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Serve as a side dish, or use as a filling for a vegetable tart, gratin, or frittata.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 51, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender summer squash: Look for squash that is firm and has smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash that is bruised or has soft spots.
- Cut the squash into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly. If the squash is large, cut it into quarters or eighths.
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven: You want to have enough space for the squash and onions to cook without overcrowding.
- Cook the squash and onions over medium heat: This will help them soften without burning.
- Add a little bit of liquid to the skillet: This will help prevent the squash and onions from sticking. You can use water, broth, or even white wine.
- Season the squash and onions to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
- Serve the squash and onions hot: They can be served as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Stewed summer squash and onions is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your squash and onions cooked soft or a little bit crunchy, this dish is sure to please. So next time you have some fresh summer squash, give this recipe a try!
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