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Overhead view of sauteed zucchini with onions and squash in a skillet
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Sautéed Zucchini, Squash and Onions

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our healthy Sautéed Zucchini, Squash and Onions. This fast and easy vegetable side dish recipe cooks up very quickly in a skillet on the stove top!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Sauteed Squash and Onions, Sautéed Zucchini, Squash and Onions, Zucchini and Onions
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 110kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 - 3 medium zucchini sliced
  • 2 - 3 small yellow squash sliced
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • In a frying pan, melt the fat and sauté the onion until tender over medium heat. This takes about 2 - 4 minutes.
  • Add slices of zucchini and squash. Add 2 tablespoons of water and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir well and add 2 more tablespoons of water if needed.
  • Cover and cook for another 4 - 5 minutes. Stir again.
  • Zucchini may be done, or may need cooked another 3 - 5 minutes until it reaches your preferred tenderness. If you continue cooking keep about a tablespoon of water in the skillet, but not much more. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg